Killed Strongsville Teacher Identified, More Details Released

STRONGSVILLE, OH — Strongsville Police have released more details on the grisly killing of a sixth grade Strongsville teacher. The woman was reportedly stabbed to death.

Police said they were called to a house on Blazing Star Dr. Monday night at about 8 p.m. for reports of a possible homicide. When they arrived they found Melinda Pleskovic, 49, with stab wounds.

Strongsville firefighters treated Pleskovic on the scene before rushing her to Southwest General Hospital, where she died. (To stay up to date on these stories, subscribe to the Patch Strongsville newsletter. As news breaks and the story develops, you will be the first to receive updates from Patch.)

The Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) is aiding the Strongsville Police Department with the investigation.

A spokesperson for Strongsville Police said reports of break-ins around the Blazing Star Dr. neighborhood are not supported by reports to the police department.

Strongsville Police are asking anyone with additional information on this case to call Sgt. Detective Greg Cravatas 440-580-3246.

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