Possible 'Smiley Face Gang' Link To Local Death
by Susan Bennett
New details have emerged which indicate that the death of Todd Geib may be linked to the so-called "Smiley Face Gang." As you may remember Todd, a 2001 graduate of Ravenna High School, disappeared after leaving a party on June 12, 2005. Three weeks later he was found in a body of water near the party site. A group of retired detectives believes this gang is responsible for the apparent drowning deaths of numerous young men across the country. Over 45 bodies have been discovered across 11 states, according to FOX News. The gang targets young, athletic, college aged men leaving parties and bars. These young men disappear and are later found in nearby bodies of water, oftentimes in the opposite direction of where they were headed, leaving their families searching for answers.Kevin Gannon, retired Sergeant/Detective NYPD, has included Todd’s case in their investigation due to the similarities between his disappearance and death and those of the other young men. The Geib family, along with the families of the other victims, believe that not enough funds or man power have been allocated to the investigation of these cases. They have joined a Petition for Action campaign that is appealing to Robert Mueller, director of the FBI, to order a full and thorough investigation into the deaths of these young men.The Geib family is very grateful for the past outpouring of support during the search for Todd. They are once again asking for your help. Signatures are needed! Please sign and/ or circulate a petition.Petitions are available at Choice One Bank Ravenna Branch during normal office hours.They will also be available at 3414 Main St. on Friday and Saturday, August 15th and 16th and on Friday, August 15th at Dog Daze at Conklin Park between 5 and 9 p.m..You may also obtain petitions online by submitting an email request to jenniannb23@msn.com.The Geib family need as many signatures as possible by September 15th.
