Ohio detectives end search at two homes tied to 2018 disappearance
Investigators concluded a two-week dig at Gregory Creek Lane properties after receiving a tip following the owner's death in October.
By Adrian Kovalenko ·
Fairfield Township police, West Chester police, and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation concluded their physical search of two adjacent residences in West Chester Township on Nov. 5. The investigation seeks to resolve the 2018 disappearance of Rigoberto Jose Garcia, who was last seen on Jan. 12, 2018.
The new search effort began on Oct. 27 and focused on properties at 6904 and 6884 Gregory Creek Lane. Law enforcement confirmed that LaWana Tzeiranakis owned both homes. She died in a car crash on Oct. 19, though authorities did not specify the location of the accident.
Investigators received a tip regarding a body shortly after Tzeiranakis' death. This new information prompted the expanded search at the residences. While the physical search has ended, the case remains open with multiple persons of interest identified.
Fairfield police previously named one individual as a person of interest. That person was known to both Tzeiranakis and Garcia. Officials have not released further details about the other individuals currently under scrutiny.
The department asked residents to review their memories of suspicious activity near the Gregory Creek Lane properties during early 2018. People with information about Garcia's disappearance can contact the Fairfield Township Police Department Investigations Section at 513-785-4173 or Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.
