Thursday, March 30, 2000
Former deejay's death suspicious
Staff mourns 'Kelly D'
BY RANDY McNUTT
The Cincinnati Enquirer
Former co-workers at Cincinnati's WIZF-FM on Wednesday were saddened by the death of disc jockey Kelly Wilson — known here as Kelly D — in suburban Dayton on Monday.
Ms. Wilson, 29, was found dead late Monday in her apartment in Montgomery County's Harrison Township, north of the city. Montgomery County deputy sheriffs went there after Ms. Wilson failed to report for work.
Lt. Pat Matheny said Wednesday that the death will be considered suspicious until a coroner's report is completed. That could take up to four weeks, she said.
No wounds appeared to be on the body, deputies said.
Ms. Wilson, who worked part time at “The Wiz” for nearly two years, used the air name Kelly D in Cincinnati. WIZF is a contemporary, urban rhythm and blues station.
“We're sad to hear about Kelly,” said Steven Love, vice president and general manager. “She was friendly; just a good, down-to-earth person. We're going to miss her. She was a very positive contributor to The Wiz.”
He said Ms. Wilson joined WIZF in 1997 and left in January 1999 to go to Dayton. He said she was a Dayton native.
About a year ago, she joined the staff of Dayton's WROU-FM, an R&B station known as U-2. She used the air name Nikki Brooks and broadcast from 6-10 p.m.
When she failed to report for work Monday, her employer called the sheriff.
Stan Boston, WROU's vice president of programming operations, said she was among the station's more popular disc jockeys.
“They latched on to her personality quickly,” he said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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