COPLEY, Ohio — Copley detectives are investigating after an out-of-state woman was found dead in a hotel on Rothrock Loop on New Year's Day.
According to Copley Police Chief Michael Mier, officers responded to the hotel around 6:30 p.m. after the body of 24-year-old Shawnna Elizabeth Pasquale, of Erie, Pennsylvania, was found in one of the rooms.
Mier said the Summit County Medical Examiner's Office determined that Pasquale died "as a result of a physical assault."
The victim's sister, Rachel Pasquale, said Shawnna came to Copley about a month ago and was living in the hotel.
Rachel said her sister had a big heart and always saw the good in people. The family is now looking for answers and calling for justice.
"I can't believe it myself because of how sweet of an individual she was and for someone to put that much aggression towards her... I need to know why. I need to know what made you that angry that you could take someone's life with your bare hands," Rachel said.
No one has been charged. Police are following leads as they work to identify a possible suspect.
Anyone with information about it is asked to call Det. Jerry Perona at 330-670-2708 or Lt. Mike Yovanno at 330-670-2723. Tips can be anonymous.
