Investigators in Union County Asking for Information in Cold Case

On the 17th anniversary of an arson and double homicide, the Union County Sheriff’s Office is asking for any information on the cold case.

A residential fire on December 8, 2004 in the Northeast section of the county claimed the lives of 9-year old William “BJ” Channell and his 8-year old brother Brett Channell.

The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office determined the fire was arson, and the deaths of the two boys was ruled a homicide.

If you have any information on the cold case,  contact Lt. Jeff Stiers at (937) 645-4126 or email jstiers@unioncountyohio.gov

Anonymous information may be left via voicemail on the Union County Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip Hotline at (937) 642-7653.