A mysterious tip from the Wood County jail sent police driving through southern Michigan looking for a barrel dumped in a secluded field.
Could it be Alvin Darrow, Jr.’s final resting place?
Police tell us who shared the tip, where it led, and why Alvin still has not been found. But it’s not the end of the story.
The Blade had never been able to connect with the tipster to hear his story in his own words. But he’s been listening to the podcast and he found us. He came forward recently to share his memory of the day Alvin Darrow, Jr., disappeared.
Hear the story from the tipster yourself in our bonus episode: Michael Johnson steps forward; out this week.
Listen to the podcast now to help put this code 18 to rest.
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If you have any information about this or any other local unsolved homicide case, call Toledo Crime Stoppers at 419-255-1111.
First Published August 31, 2020, 4:00 a.m.
