An Ohio man is locked up after a brutal Valentine’s Day double murder spree that rocked North Carolina. Caleb Hayden Fosnaugh, 25, is accused of driving seven hours to kill his ex-girlfriend, Ukrainian refugee Kateryna Tovmash, 21, and her military boyfriend, Matthew Wade, 28, while they slept.
Interstate Manhunt Ends in Ohio Arrest
Fosnaugh was finally nabbed in Ohio after a tense multi-state chase. Sheriff Ronnie Fields hailed the teamwork behind the swift arrest. “This is a tragic and senseless loss of life,” he said. “Our hearts go out to the families. We’re grateful for the swift efforts that led to his arrest.”
Authorities had warned the public Fosnaugh was “armed and dangerous,” driving a white 2018 Ford Mustang while on the run.
Family Grieves, Fundraisers Launched
Matthew’s sister remembered him as a “kind, loving, caring man” who’d give “the shirt off his back.” His sibling appealed for donations on GoFundMe to help cover Kateryna’s funeral costs. “Matt’s military funeral costs will be covered, but Kate’s family, who fled war-torn Ukraine, needs help,” said Courtney Miller.
Second Ukrainian Refugee Murder in NC This Year
This tragedy marks the second fatal attack on a Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina within six months. Last August, 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte train, sparking national outrage.
Moore County officials say their investigation “remains active” as they piece together the full story. Fosnaugh now faces charges including breaking and entering and double murder, with extradition to North Carolina pending.
