Sheridan woman arrested in Carmel murder investigation

A Sheridan woman, Heidi Marie Littlefield, 41, and two Ohio residents have been arrested on multiple felony charges, including murder, related to a homicide that occurred in Carmel.

Court documents indicate on Monday, Jan. 18, the Carmel Police Department responded to the 14000 block of Howe Drive in Carmel regarding a death investigation. When police arrived, they found Francis Kelley dead in his home.

An autopsy conducted by the Hamilton County Coroner’s office, and an investigation by the Carmel Police Department, concluded that Kelly was poisoned, beaten, and strangled.

Carmel Police detectives have identified and arrested three individuals in connection with the incident:

Heidi Marie Littlefield

  • Murder – Level 1 Felony
  • Conspiracy to Commit Murder – Level 1 Felony
  • Conspiracy to Commit Murder – Level 2 Felony

Logan Marie Runyon, 22, Englewood, Ohio

  • Murder – Level 1 Felony
  • Conspiracy to Commit Murder – Level 1 Felony

Robert James Walker, 29, Englewood, Ohio

  • Conspiracy to Commit Murder – Level 1 Felony
  • Conspiracy to Commit Murder – Level 2 Felony