Ohio – In a shocking instance of domestic violence turned fatal, a 58-year-old man, identified as J. Drahos, is now facing multiple felony charges after allegedly murdering his girlfriend and concealing her body in a gruesome manner. The prosecutor’s office has announced that a grand jury has indicted Drahos on serious charges related to the death of 56-year-old T. Dubuisson, including murder, gross abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and domestic violence.
The unsettling events unfolded at the couple’s shared residence in Ohio. It is believed that on May 23, 2024, an altercation in the driveway escalated drastically when Drahos violently struck Dubuisson in the head. The blow was severe enough to cause her to collapse to the ground, where she was left without any medical assistance for approximately ten hours, ultimately leading to her death due to the assault and lack of timely medical care.
In a callous continuation of his initial violence, Drahos reportedly did not contact emergency services or attempt to provide any form of aid to Dubuisson. Instead, after realizing she had succumbed to her injuries the following day, he allegedly took measures to conceal her death by wrapping her body in construction trash bags and storing it in a garbage can outside their home.
Dubuisson, who was last seen alive on May 22, was not reported missing until nearly a month later, on June 19. The prosecution claims that during this time, her body remained concealed in the trash can until June 6, when Drahos transported the remains to a nearby elementary school and disposed of them in a dumpster, fleeing the scene shortly thereafter. The grim case took a turn on July 7 when the couple’s daughter visited the residence. She stumbled upon what appeared to be bone fragments in the driveway and immediately contacted the authorities. Police collected the fragments, which were later confirmed by the medical examiner’s office to be human remains, solidifying the case against Drahos.
Drahos was arrested on July 9 and charged with aggravated murder. His alleged actions have left the community and especially Dubuisson’s family, grappling with shock and grief. “Questions regarding Dubuisson’s disappearance went unanswered for over a month,” stated Prosecutor M. O’Malley. “With this indictment, our office is starting to piece together the events that unfolded that tragic day and we are taking the first step to seek justice for Dubuisson and her family. My thoughts and prayers remain with them throughout this difficult time.” As the legal proceedings continue, the community and law enforcement are hopeful for justice for Dubuisson, whose life was tragically cut short in an act of domestic violence that escalated into a horrifying crime.