Cole was pronounced dead at the scene in the 200 block of Ross Avenue and Butler County Coroner’s Office ruled he died of a stab wound.
Hamilton police say Cole allegedly stole a vehicle after the vehicle owner, James Hall, told 911 dispatchers he had started the car and turned around to say goodbye to a friend.
Cole apparently jumped into the vehicle when Hall’s back was turned, according to the 911 call. The caller did not indicate there was an altercation with Cole.
Hamilton investigators reported there was an altercation involving Cole and said he “had been stabbed during the altercation in his attempt to steal the vehicle.”
Spottedhorse turned himself in Tuesday and was arraigned Thursday in Butler County Common Pleas Court where Judge Jennifer McElfresh set bond at $1 million. He is scheduled to be back in court Feb. 25 for a pre-trial hearing.
Defense attorney David Washington said there is some discrepancy as to how Cole was stabbed and the circumstances leading up to the incident.
Another 911 caller in the 200 block of Ross Avenue said he had seen multiple people flee the car after the crash and head in an unknown direction.
Hamilton Police Dept. Spokesman Sgt. Brian Ungerbuehler said the vehicle crashed into two utility poles and a fence.
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