UPDATED: Findlay police investigate woman found dead on porch and man found stabbed

FINDLAY, Ohio — One person has been taken into custody after a woman was found dead and a man injured in Findlay.

According to Findlay police, officers were dispatched late this morning to 404 Lester Ave., where they discovered 76-year-old Kathleen Spiegel of Findlay deceased outside on the porch in the extreme cold.

While searching the residence, officers found 50-year-old Gary Spiegel suffering from multiple stab wounds to the head and face. He was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is in stable condition.

A suspect, 45-year-old David Spiegel of Findlay, was located at a neighboring residence and arrested for domestic violence. He is currently being held at the Hancock County Justice Center.

An autopsy has been ordered for Kathleen Spiegel, and additional charges may be filed pending the outcome of the investigation. At this time, foul play is not suspected in her death.

January 22, 2025, Press Release from the Findlay Police Department: Officers were dispatched to 404 Lester Ave. for a report of a deceased female outside of the residence. Officers arrived and located 76-year-old Kathleen Spiegel of Findlay, deceased on the front porch in the extreme cold weather. Upon search of the residence, officers located 50-year-old Gary Spiegel in the residence with multiple stab wounds to the head and face. Gary was transported to Blanchard Valley Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is in stable condition.

A suspect was developed and determined to be 45-year-old David Spiegel of Findlay. David was located at 405 Lester Ave. and arrested for domestic violence. The investigation is ongoing, and David has been incarcerated at the Hancock County Justice Center for domestic violence. An autopsy has been ordered on Kathleen, and additional charges could be considered pending the outcome of the investigation. At this time foul play is not suspected in Kathleen's death.