Casey James Loder, 50, from Olmsted, Ohio, was arrested on Monday for the attempted murder of a 49-year-old woman at Leo’s Key West Campground in Stock Island, Florida.
The incident occurred on December 31, 2023.
Loder faces charges of attempted murder, battery, and false imprisonment. He is accused of repeatedly beating and strangling the victim during a domestic dispute, at one point choking her unconscious.
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The victim, fearing for her life, scratched Loder to collect DNA evidence.
Detectives have also obtained audio recordings of Loder threatening to kill the victim. Loder is currently awaiting extradition to Monroe County, Florida, where he will face the charges.
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