21-count indictment in Bucyrus slayings

BUCYRUS, Ohio (AP) – A man has been indicted on aggravated murder, robbery and other charges in the deaths of four men in separate homes in Bucyrus.

A grand jury on Monday indicted Donald Hoffman, 41, on 21 counts, including some with specifications for a potential death penalty, according to the Crawford County prosecutor.

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Donald Hoffman was, on 21 counts, some with death penalty specifications, in killings of four men. -Photo courtesy Crawford County Now

Hoffman has been jailed on a $10 million bond. A message was left for his attorney.

Two men were discovered dead in their homes Sept. 1. Two others were found the following day after police say Hoffman approached officers with information.

A coroner determined each man was beaten, strangled or both.

They ranged in age from 55 to 67. Friends and relatives say at least some of the men knew one another and Hoffman.