ASHLAND – Nine Ashland County women have been killed as a result of domestic violence and a special display in Corner Park has been put in place this week to remember them.

As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, red silhouettes representing the nine victims with their faces and their stories are spread throughout the park in conjunction with the Silent Witness Project. According to Kelly Van Driest, administrative program assistant of the Safe Haven Domestic Violence Shelter, the Silent Witness Project is a national effort to raise awareness about the issue of domestic violence.

“The idea of the project is to bring awareness to domestic violence and the impact it can have, but also to honor the victims who have lost their lives,” Van Driest said.

After the silhouettes are removed from the park on Friday, they will be placed at various locations across Ashland County throughout the remainder of October.

The nine victims are:

– Barb Siler. Barb was murdered on Sept. 20, 2001, by her estranged husband Brian Siler in their Nankin residence and hung in their garage. Brian is currently serving 25 years in prison after accepting a plea deal to a charge of involuntary manslaughter and five other charges.

– Lynn Jackenheimer. Lynn was last seen on July 4, 2012, when she traveled to Nags Head, N.C., with her estranged ex-boyfriend Nathan Summerfield, along with their 3-year-old son and her 13-year-old daughter. Summerfield returned to Ashland with her children three days later, but Lynn was not with him. On July 16, Lynn’s body was discovered on the Outer Banks of N.C. about 20-30 miles from where they had been vacationing. The cause of death was ruled to be strangulation and stabbing. Summerfield pleaded guilty to kidnapping and murder and is serving 30 to 39 years in prison.

– Billy Jo Campbell. Billy Jo was murdered on Nov. 6, 2014, by her boyfriend, Stephen Valentine. Valentine was sentenced to 18 years to life in prison.

– Crystal Houchin-Cooper. Crystal was murdered by her husband, Roy Cooper, on May 25, 2003, after telling him she wanted a divorce. He then shot himself. Crystal left behind a son and three daughters.

– Janice Smith-Spade. Janice was killed by her estranged husband, George Spade, on July 14, 1972. George fired shots at a car Janice was driving, causing her to crash in a ditch. She attempted to escape George on foot but tripped and was shot. George was sentenced to life in prison for her murder. He was released on parole on Dec. 23, 1985.

– Carolyn Moore. Carolyn was murdered on Nov. 30, 1988 by her ex-husband Lee Moore Jr. They had been granted a divorce in September of 1988, and Carolyn had also received a Court Order of Protection. Lee showed up to Carolyn’s residence and Carolyn was fatally shot in the head. Lee then took his own life. She left behind a son and daughter.

– Cathy Boucher-Middleton. Cathy was brutally murdered on April 2, 1991 by her husband James Middleton. Her body was discovered in her home by the Ashland Sheriff’s Department after her sister notified authorities that she suspected something odd after leaving their home. James Middleton was sentenced to life in prison with a chance of being paroled in 15 years. He went before the parole board in December 2014 for the third time and was denied.

– Marty Martin-Bursley. Marty was fatally shot in the chest with a large caliber hand gun by her estranged husband Glenn Bursley on the afternoon of June 9, 1992. Glenn then shot and killed himself. Marty had just called Glenn’s parents before the incident, but by the time they arrived, it was too late. Glenn and Marty’s boys were outside when the shooting took place. A motive was not determined, although the couple had a history of marital strife.

– Rachel Kiser. Rachel was murdered April 28, 2012 by her boyfriend, Bryan Emarth. Rachel was fatally shot at his residence after leaving work. Bryan was sentenced to life in prison with a chance of being paroled in 18 years.

The victims were remembered Tuesday evening during a candlelight vigil at Corner Park, which also featured a survivor of domestic violence sharing her story and Ashland Police Det. Kim Mager, who urged people to support domestic violence victims and to speak out if they think someone is being abused.

On Oct. 10, Safe Haven will be sponsoring “Turning the city purple” by displaying purple lights throughout Ashland. Safe Haven has purchased several purple light bulbs for anyone who would like to have one for their home. The idea is to place the light bulb outside so that others can see it displayed. Anyone who wishes to have a light bulb can contact the Safe Haven office at 419-282-6097.

In addition, another candlelight vigil will take place Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in Loudonville’s Central Park.