Killer Calls 911 & Invites Cops Into the Murder Scene

Overview of the Incident (Aug. 29, 2022)

On August 29, 2022, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio responded to a disturbing 911 call from 37-year-old Joshua Gamble. Gamble had extensive prior law-enforcement contact.

In the call and subsequent interactions, Gamble claimed he found his 56-year-old wife, Tina, injured on the floor. His explanations repeatedly shifted and became increasingly confusing, including a claim that he found her and suggested she was a “transvestite,” along with language implying he “took care of business,” which investigators viewed as suggesting he injured her. While Gamble described himself as calm, investigators and prior records indicated a history of violent and disruptive behavior involving Tina and emergency calls to their home.

Deputies’ Arrival and Initial Investigation

When deputies arrived, Tina was still breathing, but she had significant blood and severe head and facial injuries. Emergency services transported her as the investigation began.

During later interrogation, Gamble’s story changed dramatically. He alleged:

• Someone attacked him while he slept
• An intruder then attacked both spouses
• Tina was the aggressor in various ways

Investigators also noted conflicting explanations about how Tina’s injuries occurred, including references to toys and unusual sexualized details that investigators treated as inconsistent with the physical evidence.

Prior History and Escalating Domestic Conflict

The coverage emphasizes that Gamble’s narratives were contradicted by:

• Prior police records
• Tina’s own statements from earlier incidents

It references multiple prior calls to the home in 2021–2022, including:

• Neighbors reporting Tina yelling that she was being killed
• Police reports indicating Gamble had assaulted Tina before

At least one earlier arrest included threats from Gamble about killing Tina, with indications that violence could escalate to extreme outcomes. Investigators characterized the relationship as involving extensive ongoing conflict rather than a sudden accident.

Confrontation With Evidence and Continued Denial

A key turning point occurred when investigators confronted Gamble with the 911 recording and other evidence tied to his earlier statements (including language such as “took care of business” and claims about Tina being on the floor).

Despite this, he continued to deny using weapons and offered variants of “finding” or “helping” Tina. However, other testimony and forensic findings were interpreted as supporting the conclusion that Tina was violently attacked.

After an apparent investigation pause, the sheriff joined the interrogation to press back on Gamble’s narratives, including Gamble’s claimed lack of concern for Tina.

Tina’s Death and Forensic Conclusions

Hours later, deputies told Gamble that Tina had died.

Medical findings described injuries not consistent with a fall, including:

• A fractured skull
• Deep lacerations (including on the head and chest/chin)
• Additional bruising

Investigators concluded Tina’s injuries were consistent with being struck with a heavy blunt object—specifically described as a rock shovel/hoe-like tool with a wooden handle. They pointed to:

• Distinctive wound patterns
• The same weapon matching multiple injury sites

The coverage also notes signs investigators interpreted as evidence of strangulation and/or bruising patterns.

Post-Death Interviews and Additional Admissions

After Tina’s death, Gamble requested additional interviews and offered further statements and admissions, including claims that:

• Tina “hit” him with a tomahawk (while insisting the blade did not hit him)
• He then struck her multiple times with another implement

Investigators treated these evolving statements as confirming Gamble’s responsibility for Tina’s death, even as his accounts continued to change.

Premeditation Allegations

The investigation raised concerns about premeditation. The video includes an allegation that years earlier Gamble told a friend he planned to kill Tina and mentioned financial motives, such as insurance or property. It frames the idea as something he might call a “mercy killing” if pressured.

Based on the totality of evidence, Gamble was indicted for:

• Murder
• Tampering with evidence

Legal Proceedings and Sentence

According to the video:

• Gamble entered a not guilty by reason of insanity plea
• He was found incompetent to stand trial and was ordered into treatment
• By October 2025, he pleaded guilty to murder
• The tampering with evidence charge was dismissed

He received a life sentence with parole eligibility after 15 years. If released, he would be subject to postrelease supervision.

Central Theme of the Coverage

Overall, the main thrust of the commentary/reporting is that Gamble’s repeated, increasingly bizarre and shifting explanations—beginning with the 911 call—were rejected against the backdrop of:

• Physical evidence
• Prior documented violence
• Inconsistent statements
• Forensic conclusions

The story is portrayed as escalating domestic conflict followed by a fatal assault, culminating in a plea and life sentence.

Presenters / Contributors

• Video narrator(s) / “EWoo” (channel/production referenced in the outro)
• A retired detective (credited as analyzing previously unseen footage within the report)
• Jefferson County Sheriff (joins interrogation / confronts Gamble in the footage)
• Deputies and the 911 dispatcher / emergency personnel (shown in recorded calls/bodycam footage)
• Medical examiner / attending physician / medical staff (discussed in the coverage)