Cleveland House of Horror Victims

Tonia Carmichael, 52, of Warrensville Heights, Ohio, was the first victim identified. Family members say they feared the worst when the first bodies were discovered in the home and backyard. Carmichael was last seen nearly a year ago after telling a friend she was going out for some fun. Her family says she was a crack cocaine addict and claim police didn't pursue her disappearance because of her drug history.

Tonia Carmichael, 52, of Warrensville Heights, was the first victim identified. Family members say they feared the worst when the first bodies were discovered in the home and backyard. Carmichael was last seen nearly a year ago after telling a friend she — CBS/The Plain Dealer/Landov

Tonia Carmichael, 52, of Warrensville Heights, Ohio, was the first victim identified. Family members say they feared the worst when the first bodies were discovered in the home and backyard. Carmichael was last seen nearly a year ago after telling a friend she was going out for some fun. Her family says she was a crack cocaine addict and claim police didn't pursue her disappearance because of her drug history.

Telacia Fortson, 31, of East Cleveland, disappeared in June. She had three children, but lost custody because of drug use. She still spent time with them and when she didn't show up to braid their hair, family members became alarmed. Fortson also liked ar — AP/Joshua Gunter/The Plain Dealer

Telacia Fortson, 31, of East Cleveland, Ohio, disappeared in June. She had three children, but lost custody because of drug use. She still spent time with them and when she didn't show up to braid their hair, family members became alarmed. Fortson also liked arranging flowers and attending church. She was reported missing Oct. 31 after news of the bodies at Anthony Sowell's house first emerged.

Tishana Culver, 31, of Cleveland, lived a few houses away from Sowell on Imperial Avenue. The mother of four was last seen by her family in June 2008 and was never reported missing. She had several drug convictions and worked as a beautician. — CBS/The Plain Dealer/Landov

Tishana Culver, 31, of Cleveland, lived a few houses away from Anthony Sowell on Imperial Avenue. The mother of four was last seen by her family in June 2008 and was never reported missing. She had several drug convictions and worked as a beautician.

SLIDESHOW - Anthony Sowell — CBS/19 Action News

Nancy Cobbs, 43, of Cleveland, disappeared in April around the time of her birthday. She was reported missing to Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority police on June 11 and to Cleveland police Nov. 2. She had four children and was living with a daughter about three blocks from Sowell's house. She was a familiar face in the area and had a history of drug abuse.

Amelda Hunter, 47, of Cleveland, was a mother of two sons and a daughter. Family members say she vanished last April, and they reported her missing on Nov. 3. Hunter's brother says he had dropped her off in Sowell's neighborhood several times and knows that she drank beer with him in his house. Known to friends as Amy, family members say she loved to read, watch television and do crossword puzzles.

Crystal Dozier, 38, of Cleveland, was last seen two years ago in October 2007 and was not reported missing. She lived a few miles away from Sowell's house on the city's eastside, but a few years earlier had lived on the same street as the suspect. — CBS/The Plain Dealer/Landov

Crystal Dozier, 38, of Cleveland, was last seen in October 2007 and was reported missing by her family. She lived a few miles away from Sowell's house on the city's east side, but a few years earlier had lived on the same street as the suspect.

Michelle Mason, 45, of Cleveland, lived near Anthony Sowell's neighborhood and rarely went longer than two days without talking to her family. They went to police on Oct. 12, 2008, after not hearing from her for a few days. Her sister says police didn't take it seriously because of her arrest record, even though she had stopped cashing her Social Security checks.

Janice Webb, 48, of Cleveland, often hung out in Sowell's neighborhood. She was last seen on June 3 and her family reported her missing Aug. 2. Cleveland police say they searched for her unsuccessfully by checking with friends and relatives and at area hospitals and shelters. Her sister says she was a loving person who struggled with drug and alcohol addiction. Webb was a mother of one and grandmother of three.

Kim Yvette Smith, 44, of Cleveland, was last seen Jan. 1 and was reported missing to police on Nov. 2.