Aleksey Koloskov Sentenced in 2013 Murder Case
A Cincinnati judge sentenced a Russian national to 17 years to life for the 2013 murder of Melinda Sue Ingram.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Sex Crimes
Aleksey Koloskov received a sentence of 17 years to life in prison for the 2013 murder of Melinda Sue Ingram. A jury previously found Koloskov guilty of charges including murder, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence.
Why it matters
The sentencing follows a confession Koloskov provided to the Cincinnati Police Department in 2022. He admitted to killing Ingram after consensual sex and transporting her body to Kenton County, Kentucky.
Aleksey Koloskov was sentenced to 17 years to life in prison at the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court. He will receive credit for 1,617 days of time served.
The players
Aleksey Koloskov
He is a Russian national who was convicted of murder, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence.
Melinda Sue Ingram
She was the victim of the 2013 murder whose body was discovered near a truck weigh station in Kenton County.
Robert Goering
He is the judge at the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court who presided over the sentencing.
Cincinnati Police Department
This local law enforcement agency received the confession from the defendant in 2022.
The details
Koloskov, a Russian national, confessed that he strangled Melinda Sue Ingram following consensual sex in August 2013 before moving her body to a truck weigh station near I-75. The defendant stated he provided his confession to authorities because he felt guilty for the crime.
Timeline
The murder of Melinda Sue Ingram occurred in August 2013.
Aleksey Koloskov confessed to the killing on April 17, 2022.
Judge Goering sentenced Aleksey Koloskov on September 30, 2026.
Legal Context
This sentencing follows the 2013 Ohio cold case resolution patterns, highlighting how long-term investigations can eventually lead to courtroom accountability. It marks a departure from cases where forensic evidence alone drives conviction, as the defendant provided a voluntary confession years later.
The conclusion of this case provides legal closure for a murder that remained unsolved for nearly a decade. Residents are not currently subject to new security advisories following the sentencing.
The takeaway
This case underscores the role that personal guilt can play in the eventual resolution of cold cases years after a crime occurs. Authorities remind the public that tips and investigative persistence remain critical for clearing long-standing files.
What happens next
Aleksey Koloskov has 30 days from his September 30, 2026, sentencing to file an appeal.
Further reading
For more information on similar legal proceedings in the region, visit the Sex Crimes section.
