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Accused Murderer Found in Highland County
Tuesday, November 8, 2011    
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Two people wanted in connection with a murder and arson in Vinton County were found Monday in Paint Township

The Highland County Sheriff has arrested a man and woman in connection with an October 7th homicide in Vinton County.

Sheriff Ron Ward reports his deputies went to the Paint Township residence of 47-year-old Robert W. Schall, where he was charged with Aggravated Murder, Aggravated Arson and Aggravated Burglary.

Also arrested for Complicity on each of those counts is 28-year-old Celena Danner of the same address.

The October homicide took place near Laurelville, where the home was set on fire. A 55-year-old victim was discovered inside the rubble of the home.
Investigators say they were led to two Hocking County suspects, who had been living in Highland County since last July.

Additional evidence related to the crime was uncovered during a search of the home in Highland County.