An Ohio man is in custody following a brutal Valentine’s Day double murder that shocked North Carolina. Caleb Hayden Fosnaugh, 25, is accused of driving seven hours to kill his ex-girlfriend, Ukrainian refugee Kateryna Tovmash, 21, and her military boyfriend, Matthew Wade, 28, while they were sleeping.
Fosnaugh was apprehended in Ohio after a tense multi-state manhunt. Sheriff Ronnie Fields praised the coordinated effort that led to the quick arrest. “This is a tragic and senseless loss of life,” he said. “Our hearts go out to the families. We’re grateful for the swift efforts that led to his arrest.”
Authorities had warned the public that Fosnaugh was “armed and dangerous,” and reported he was driving a white 2018 Ford Mustang while on the run.
Matthew Wade’s sister remembered him as a “kind, loving, caring man” who would give “the shirt off his back.” She appealed for donations on GoFundMe to help cover Kateryna’s funeral expenses. “Matt’s military funeral costs will be covered, but Kate’s family, who fled war-torn Ukraine, needs help,” said Courtney Miller.
This incident marks the second fatal attack on a Ukrainian refugee in North Carolina within six months. Last August, 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska was stabbed to death on a Charlotte train, sparking national outrage.
Moore County officials stated their investigation “remains active” as they work to uncover the full details of the case. Fosnaugh now faces charges including breaking and entering and double murder, with extradition to North Carolina pending.
Originally published by UKNIP.
