In a disturbing case from Ohio, a 32-year-old woman named Dy’mond Vaden has been arrested for allegedly murdering her boyfriend, George Cox Jr., and hiding his body in the Huron River.
The case remained unsolved for months after Cox was reported missing in late 2024, but new evidence has now led to Vaden’s arrest and indictment.
Prosecutors believe Vaden killed Cox and then attempted to hide all signs of the crime, but DNA, phone records, and key clues helped investigators uncover the truth.
George Cox Jr. Was Reported Missing in November 2024
Cox’s family last heard from him around October 19, 2024, and they filed a missing person report with Cleveland police on November 8, 2024. At that time, Cox was believed to be living with his girlfriend Dy’mond Vaden at an apartment near Bosworth Road and Peony Avenue.
When police visited the home, they found something alarming. The apartment was mostly empty, with little furniture, and there were bloodstains on the floor. Forensic tests later confirmed that the blood was Cox’s. Vaden had already moved out of the apartment by then.
Body Found Months Later in the Huron River
After months with no answers, a major breakthrough came on May 15, 2025. Two kayakers spotted something suspicious while paddling in a shallow part of the Huron River. They found a human body wrapped in a fitted bed sheet and tied up with marine rope. Authorities later identified the body as George Cox Jr.
Investigators soon discovered that the sheet matched bedding from the apartment Cox and Vaden once shared. More blood-stained clothing recovered from Vaden’s previous home also matched Cox’s DNA.
Vaden Arrested, Evidence Ties Her to the Crime
On July 21, 2025, police found and arrested Dy’mond Vaden at a new home she was sharing with a man named Emmanuel McQueen Jr., aged 41. During the arrest, police also recovered a firearm, and McQueen has now been charged with having a weapon while under disability.
Vaden is facing serious charges, including two counts each of murder and felonious assault, plus tampering with evidence, gross abuse of a corpse, and possessing a weapon under disability.
Authorities have not yet revealed how Cox died, but the condition of the body and forensic evidence clearly point to foul play.
Prosecutor Praises Police for Solving the Case
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael C. O’Malley thanked police officers for their hard work. In his words:
“George Cox Jr.’s family has waited for answers, and today they are one step closer to justice.” He also said that the detectives outsmarted Vaden, who may have believed she would get away with the crime.
This tragic case shows how difficult and painful it can be for families when a loved one goes missing. Thankfully, through solid police work and forensic evidence, investigators were able to connect the dots and charge Dy’mond Vaden with the murder of George Cox Jr.
While full justice will depend on the court’s decision, Cox’s family now has a path toward closure after nearly a year of waiting and wondering.
