Lancaster, OH – August 10, 2025, 12:28 PM EDT

Following an intensive investigation, the Lancaster Police Department has made significant progress in a case involving the discovery of a deceased male. On August 9, 2025, at 11:52 PM, authorities announced the arrest of two individuals linked to the incident.

John T. Scott, 44, of Laurelville, Ohio, has been charged with Murder (UC), while Holly L. McDaniel, 45, of Columbus, Ohio, faces charges of Abuse of a Corpse (F-5). The arrests are tied to the discovery of the unidentified male’s body in a wooded area near the 700 block of South Maple Street. All charges remain pending until presented to the Fairfield County Grand Jury.

The investigation began on August 9 when Lancaster Police were dispatched to the 700 block of South Maple Street fo

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