Charles Anthony Sanders, a 43-year-old African American male from Lima, Ohio, tragically passed away on June 3, 2020. He was born on May 19, 1977, in Toledo, Ohio, and worked as a factory worker. Charles was known for his warm personality and his ability to make everyone around him laugh. He was a loving son, husband, brother, and father. Charles is survived by his sons, Charles and Caliel Sanders, and his step-children, among other family members.
Charles Sanders' death was part of a
double homicide. On the morning of June 3, 2020, Charles and his wife, Tarissa Sanders, were shot at a home on South Atlantic Avenue in Lima. The suspect, Michelle Alves, 32, was charged with the murders. According to witness testimonies, the incident occurred after a night of drinking and drug use at the residence. Alves claimed that Charles Sanders had stolen a firearm from her boyfriend, Clinton Owens Jr., which led to the confrontation. Alves fled the scene but was arrested 12 days later in Las Vegas.
The trial for Michelle Alves began on September 22, 2021. During the trial, witnesses described the events leading up to the shooting and Alves' actions afterward. Alves was found guilty on both counts of murder on September 24, 2021. She received a minimum sentence of 36 years in prison for the double homicide. The court ruled that the sentences for both counts of murder would be served consecutively.
Charles Sanders' death and the subsequent legal proceedings have brought significant attention to the case, highlighting issues of violence and justice in the community. The Sanders family continues to mourn the loss of Charles and Tarissa, who left behind children and loved ones.
