James Renner of the Cleveland Free Times contacted me a little over a week ago with a few questions –and told me some fascinating news! Renner was working on a story about Joseph Newton Chandler, or, as we refer to him over here, Ohio John Doe. Renner has found some fascinating information about our mystery man that I’m sure most of you have never heard before.
Joseph Newton Chandler III was the identity this John Doe had stolen from a young boy that was killed in an auto accident near Sherman, TX. John Doe most likely copied the information from the boy’s tombstone in the City Greenwood Cemetery in Weatherford, Texas. John Doe, using the assumed name, was found dead in his apartment on July 30 of 2002. When authorities tried to locate his next of kin, it soon became clear the man was an impostor.
James Renner has done an amazing job of gathering information on John Doe/Joe Chandler. He has also revealed more details about the man I suspected of assuming Chandler’s identity, Stephen Craig Campbell. Campbell is wanted by the ATF for attempted first degree murder and possession and manufacture of a destructive device. A Federal Warrant was issued on April 25, 1983, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, charging him with manufacture and possession of a bomb.
You can read all of the chilling details here.
I’d like to thank Mr. Renner for providing this information to the public. He’s done a fantastic job! I know a lot of folks still curious about this man will appreciate this new information.
Chris
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