Summary of Offense:
Death Sentence (1)
On February 28, 1996, Craig abducted, raped, and murdered 12-year-old Roseanna Davenport in a vacant home in Akron. Roseanna, who disappeared after visiting the daughter of Craig's girlfriend, was found five days later in a nearby basement. DNA from semen found on the crotch of Roseanna's underwear, tested in 1996, failed to link Craig to the murder. The case lay dormant until the Akron police reopened it in 2002 as a result of a federal "cold case" grant. DNA testing was again performed, using more advanced technology, and Craig was identified as Roseanna's killer.
Death Sentence (2)
On January 26, 1995, Craig murdered 13-year-old Malissa Thomas in Akron. Craig kidnapped Malissa and took her to an abandoned house where he bound, raped, and strangled her. Her body was found a week later, frozen to death. DNA testing identified Craig as the source of semen found on Malissa's body.
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