BARERTON, Ohio -- Authorities have identified the body of a woman who was found under a burning mattress Sunday evening in Barberton.
The Barberton Police Department says the woman is that of 43-year-old Kerri N. Blondheim, who has a last known address in Massillon.
The body was discovered as fire crews and the police department were called to South Van Buren Road south of Eastern Road around 8:25 p.m. for reports of a mattress on fire.
The Summit County Medical Examiner was called to the scene and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification is investigating.
Anybody with information is asked to call the New Franklin Police Department at 330-882-3281 as they are now handling the investigation.