Three Indicted in Canton Double Murder Case
A Stark County Grand Jury has indicted three individuals in the deaths of two women found in a Canton apartment.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Sex Crimes
A Stark County Grand Jury has indicted Darrell Washington, Eric Lamar, and Savannah Davis in connection to the August deaths of Katina Spells and Kourtni Yeager. The victims were discovered by firefighters responding to a fire in a Canton apartment building.
Why it matters
The indictments follow an investigation into a violent crime that left two victims with gunshot wounds and burns. The legal process now moves forward as the court addresses charges ranging from murder to arson and evidence tampering.
Darrell Washington faces charges including murder and aggravated arson, while Savannah Davis and Eric Lamar face multiple felony counts related to the aftermath. The legal status of the accused remains pending as they move through the Stark County Court of Common Pleas.
The players
Stark County Grand Jury
This legal body is responsible for reviewing evidence presented by prosecutors to determine if there is probable cause to issue criminal indictments.
Darrell Washington
The 46-year-old is the primary defendant in the case, facing charges of murder, felonious assault, aggravated arson, tampering with evidence, and gross abuse of a corpse.
Eric Lamar
The 43-year-old is accused of aggravated arson, tampering with evidence, gross abuse of a corpse, and obstructing justice in relation to the incident.
Savannah Davis
The suspect faces charges including aggravated arson, tampering with evidence, obstructing justice, and gross abuse of a corpse.
Stark County Court of Common Pleas
This court handles major criminal cases and civil litigation within the county jurisdiction in Ohio.
The details
Authorities discovered the bodies of the two women in the 700 block of Alan Page Drive SE after responding to a reported fire at 10 a.m. on August 9. While the grand jury indicted three suspects, they did not return an indictment for Melissa Terrell, who was also investigated during the process.
Timeline
Police and fire crews responded to the apartment fire on August 9, 2026.
The grand jury issued indictments against the three suspects in September 2026.
Darrell Washington and Savannah Davis entered not guilty pleas on October 1, 2026.
Eric Lamar is scheduled for an arraignment on October 2, 2026.
Legal Context
The indictments follow the sentencing guidelines established by the 2026 Ohio criminal code for aggravated arson, which dictates penalties for arson causing physical harm to others. This case follows the established statutory framework for prosecuting violent crimes involving arson in the state.
The filing of these indictments signals a shift in the status of the investigation for residents living near the 700 block of Alan Page Drive SE. The legal proceedings in the Stark County Court of Common Pleas will continue to be a focal point for public accountability in the local community.
The takeaway
The indictment of three suspects marks a significant milestone in the investigation of this violent crime. Residents should monitor the Stark County Court of Common Pleas docket for updates regarding future trial dates and legal filings.
What happens next
Eric Lamar is scheduled to appear for an arraignment in the Stark County Court of Common Pleas on October 2, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local public safety and judicial proceedings in the Sex Crimes section.
