Authorities find body believed to be Toledo woman, husband charged with murder
Amber Eichner(WTVG)
By WTVG Staff
Published: Apr. 28, 2021 at 3:18 PM EDT|Updated: Apr. 28, 2021 at 11:26 AM EDT
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GENOA, Ohio (WTVG) - The estranged husband of a Genoa woman who has not been seen in two weeks has been charged with murder after authorities found a body buried in the backyard of a Toledo home.
John Eichner was last seen dropping off the four daughters he shared with Amber Eichner with a family member in Tennessee. He was arrested Tuesday and is currently in the Ottawa County Jail, also facing charges of child endangerment and tampering with evidence.
Estranged husband charged with murder of missing Genoa woman Amber Eichner
A body found in south Toledo has not yet been identified by DNA analysis, but law enforcement officials believe it to be the body of the missing mother of four. Author: WTOL Newsroom Updated: 5:30 PM EDT April 29, 2021
OTTAWA COUNTY, Ohio The office of the Ottawa County prosecuting attorney says a body found in south Toledo is believed to be that of missing Genoa woman Amber Eichner and her husband is charged in her death.
Amber s estranged husband John Eichner, 43, is now charged with murder in addition to previous charges against him child endangerment and tampering with evidence.
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OTTAWA COUNTY, MI – In the midst of a 10-week, high-profile murder trial, Prosecutor Ronald Frantz had a trial of his own.
One of his twin daughters was born with a birth defect. Frantz had to be with his wife, Patrice, and their newborn girls.
The trial in 1991 was briefly adjourned. Frantz made trips from the Grand Haven courthouse to the children’s hospital in Grand Rapids. He kept it as quiet as he could but many in court outside of the jurors learned of his struggle.