22/10/2026
I don't usually post stuff like this, but my science teacher's daughter was kidnapped and brutally murdered in August of 1986. Anyone from Canton South remembers Wendy Offredo. She was the daughter of my science teacher (Mr Offredo). She and her friend Dawn McCreery were both students @ Akron U and were driving their car on Route 8 when they crossed paths with evil. One of the two suspects (17 years of age) threw a piece of concrete from the overpass and it smashed their window. Being two young girls, they were scared, and not sure what to do. They stopped, got out and waited for help. The suspects approached the girls, and offered to take them to make a phone call. They went on to kidnap, r**e, and murder them both.
To this day, I often have a cup of coffee with Mr Offredo. I call him "Mr O". He was a wonderful teacher and good human being. Just an all-around great guy, who unfortunately had to bury his daughter in the summer of '86. He asked that I share this with anyone willing to sign the petition.
So with HB 256, the 17 year old is now eligible for parole. The adult suspect was eventually executed. But the 17 year old (thanks to HB 256) is again eligible for parole.
I will post the link below where you can sign a petition to prevent this evil human being from ever seeing the light of day. Originally he was sentenced to life with parole after 95 years, but due to HB 256, that all changes.
I filled out the petition and signed it. It took me all of 30 seconds to do so. If you're anti death penalty, that's fine. Keep your opinions to yourself at least on this post...in honor of the victims.
I could not imagine the horror these young girls faced, and I cannot imagine having to bury your child.
Thank you in advance for your consideration...I will post the link under comments.