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Harper Monroe

Case from Dayton, OH dated Jun 23, 2022

Victim Details

Harper Monroe

Female

Black / African American

Dayton

OH

2022-06-23

6

Harper

Monroe

07/02/2026

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On June 23, 2022, Harper Monroe, a 6-year-old girl from Dayton, Ohio, was tragically found dead in her home on Burleigh Avenue. Harper's mother, 31-year-old Aisha Nelson, was also found dead in the basement of the house. Both victims had been shot. The incident occurred after a domestic dispute and multiple calls to the police regarding threats from Harper's mother's boyfriend, Waverly Hawes, who also lived in the home.

Waverly Hawes, also known as Dante, was identified as the suspect. He ...
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  • WRGT: Coroner identifies woman, child found dead in Burleigh Avenue home
  • Fox 8 Cleveland WJW: Man suspected in murders of mom and child in Ohio found dead
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