Lisa Mathes, a 53-year-old woman from Akron, Ohio, tragically passed away on December 4, 2020. She was involved in an incident that was later determined to be an apparent murder-suicide. Lisa Mathes was shot multiple times by her estranged husband, Kenneth Mathes, 49, during a domestic dispute. After shooting Lisa, Kenneth Mathes turned the gun on himself.
Lisa was taken to Summa Akron City Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries, while Kenneth Mathes was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident occurred outside their home in the 700 block of Morgan Avenue. Detectives confirmed that Kenneth Mathes shot Lisa Mathes several times before taking his own life. This tragic event was classified as a murder-suicide, and no other suspects were involved.
The Akron Police Department conducted a thorough investigation into the incident. Given the nature of the case, there were no arrests or ongoing litigations related to Lisa Mathes' death. The case was closed following the determination that it was a murder-suicide.
Lisa Mathes is remembered by her family and friends as a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Mathes, her children Kurtis and Kaela , and her granddaughter Adelynn. Her obituary mentions that she was predeceased by her parents, Helen Wilson and Robert Wilson, and her brother Stanley Wilson. Donations and condolences were encouraged through a GoFundMe account set up in her memory.
This tragic event left a lasting impact on the community and highlighted the importance of addressing domestic violence and providing support to those affected by it.
