A missing person investigation in Hardin County has led to the discovery of a deceased man and the arrest of two suspects.
According to the Kenton Police Department, 32-year-old Seth Rigdon of Kenton was reported missing by a family member on Friday, October 23, after reportedly not being seen for several days.
Detectives with the Kenton Police Department and Hardin County Sheriff’s Office began investigating, eventually following leads to Marion.
Working with the Marion Police Department, investigators arrested Antonio Lennelle Smith of Columbus and James Eugene Roton Jr. of Marion.
The investigation continued into the early morning hours of Thursday, October 29, when detectives were led to a rural area in the 21000 block of County Road 230 in Hardin County.
There, they located Rigdon’s body.
The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office secured the scene, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was called in to assist.
Both suspects are being held at the Marion Multi-County Jail pending charges.
Authorities have not released additional details as the investigation remains active.
The Hardin County Prosecutor’s Office, Hardin County Engineer’s Office, and Hardin County Coroner’s Office also assisted with the investigation.
