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Man sentenced for 2021 murder of Hancock County woman

Sherri Lynn Ziessler, 59, was found dead in November 2021 with multiple gunshot wounds. Brian Ziessler was arrested and charged.
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TOLEDO, Ohio — UPDATE: On Sept. 14, 2023, Brian Ziessler amended his plea to guilty on one count of murder. He was sentenced on Wednesday, Sept. 20 to an indefinite term of 15 years to life. 

The original story is included below:

The Hancock County Sheriff's Office arrested a man Monday for the murder of Sherri Lynn Ziessler.

Brian Ziessler, 65, was arrested about 12:30 p.m. The sheriff's office says he was taken into custody without incident, but did not release any additional information.

Sherri, 59, was found Nov. 15 with multiple gunshot wounds. The initial 911 call was placed just after 6 a.m. from the 16700 block of T.R. 205. 

Sherri was found dead inside the home.

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