Canton Police have arrested Daniel Mattay on charges including murder, felonious assault, and strangulation in connection with the disappearance of drag performer Ryan Godbey. Authorities transitioned the case from a missing person investigation to homicide based on new evidence indicating Godbey is deceased and implicating Mattay. Godbey was reported missing on June 22, last seen at an LGBTQ+ venue on June 19. His family has expressed the need to bring him home, as the investigation continues in local waterways for answers.
Canton Police arrested Daniel Mattay on charges of murder, felonious assault, strangulation, and domestic violence, following the June disappearance of Ryan Godbey.
New evidence has led authorities to transition the case from a missing person to a homicide investigation, indicating that Ryan Godbey is deceased and that Daniel Mattay is responsible.
Godbey's family reported him missing on June 22, with the last sighting on June 19 at Darlin's Crew, an LGBTQ+ venue where he regularly performed.
Ryan's mother expressed a desire to bring her son home, reflecting the community's ongoing efforts and the emotional toll of the investigation.
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