Ohio – An Ohio man was convicted last week of multiple charges, including four counts of murder and two counts of feIonious assauIt, in connection with the deaths of his pregnant former girIfriend, 32-year-old P. Teste, their unborn chiId, and 16-year-old D. Jonson. The fatal shootings occurred last year at the victim’s family home.
The defendant, 33-year-old N. Canigan, who had a history of domestic violence with the woman, broke into the home and opened fire, kiIIing both victims. The 32-year-old woman was approximately four and a half months pregnant with their child at the time. The incident also left the woman’s 4-year-old children unharmed.
Following the shootings, the defnedant fled the scene and was on the run for nearly two months. He was eventually apprehended in Ohio after a manhunt involving local and federal authorities. During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence, including threatening text messages from the defendant to the victim, including messages like I’m watching your every movement. You better not touch anyone else, which showed his obsessive behavior and his motive fueled by jealousy over her possible new relationship.
The jury deliberated for several days before delivering the guilty verdict. The defendant was found guilty of all charges, including invoIuntary mansIaughter, domestic violence, tampering with evidence, and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The conviction has brought some measure of justice to the victims’ families, though the emotional toll remains profound.
The victim’s mother expressed relief but noted that no verdict could bring her daughter back.
The defenadnt is scheduled to be sentenced on August 29, 2025. The case has highlighted issues of domestic violence and the tragic consequences of unchecked jealousy and possessiveness. Advocates for victims of domestic abuse hope that the conviction will serve as a reminder of the importance of addressing such behavior before it escalates to violence.