: May 8, 2025
''The incident occurred on Friday, May 9, 2008. Springfield Fire crews were dispatched to a reported house fire on the 1800 block of Sweetbriar Lane South.
As firefighters investigated at the residence, where they discovered 25-year-old Hartman deceased. She had been seen by several witnesses just a day prior.
Investigators determined that the fire had been an act of arson, with the Clark County Coroner’s Office ruling Hartman’s death a homicide.
“This was a homicide, and the arson was a cover up,” said Sgt. James Byron, Springfield PD''.
March 9 2025
''SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) — It was 17 years ago today that a mother in Springfield heard the most heartbreaking news of her life — her daughter was dead. Now, on the anniversary of her death, that mother is still seeking closure.
Springfield police say they found 25-year-old Alia Hartman deceased inside her home after it was set on fire on May 9, 2008. Her cause of death was ruled a homicide, and the fire caused by arson.''
''The Springfield Police Division is asking that anyone with information on her death call 937-324-7685, Detective Kevin Miller at 937-324-7709 or email spdtip@springfieldohio.gov.''
''The incident occurred on Friday, May 9, 2008. Springfield Fire crews were dispatched to a reported house fire on the 1800 block of Sweetbriar Lane South.
As firefighters investigated at the residence, where they discovered 25-year-old Hartman deceased. She had been seen by several witnesses just a day prior.
Investigators determined that the fire had been an act of arson, with the Clark County Coroner’s Office ruling Hartman’s death a homicide.
“This was a homicide, and the arson was a cover up,” said Sgt. James Byron, Springfield PD''.
March 9 2025
''SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) — It was 17 years ago today that a mother in Springfield heard the most heartbreaking news of her life — her daughter was dead. Now, on the anniversary of her death, that mother is still seeking closure.
Springfield police say they found 25-year-old Alia Hartman deceased inside her home after it was set on fire on May 9, 2008. Her cause of death was ruled a homicide, and the fire caused by arson.''
''The Springfield Police Division is asking that anyone with information on her death call 937-324-7685, Detective Kevin Miller at 937-324-7709 or email spdtip@springfieldohio.gov.''
