Man accused of Abuse of a Corpse in Sandusky woman’s death pleas not guilty

CLAY TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WTVG) - A Genoa man facing multiple charges in connection to the death of a Sandusky woman is pleading not guilty to all counts, according to court records.

According to the Ottawa County Court Records, Donald W. Dudrow III, 35, of Genoa, is facing seven felony charges in connection to the death of Laura L. Brown, 36, of Sandusky. Dudrow III’s charges include the following:

A first-degree felony charge of involuntary manslaughter.
Three second-degree felony charges of corrupting another with drugs.
Two third-degree felony charges of tampering with evidence.
A fifth-degree felony charge of abuse of a corpse.

A statement from the police department on Saturday said Clay Township Police in Ottawa County found Brown’s body in the 19000 block of SR 51 on Thursday, Sept. 14 when officers were called out for a report of a “strong odor” in the area. Authorities said the exact cause of death has not yet been determined. It’s unclear how long Brown’s body was in the area but the statement from police did say her body was “severely” decomposed when officers found it.

The investigation into Brown’s death is ongoing. Dudrow was booked into the Ottawa County Jail.

According to court records, Dudrow’s pre-trial date is set for Oct. 25.