Cheryl Matthews, a 62-year-old African American woman from Cleveland, OH, tragically passed away on September 8, 2019. She was found dead in her home along with her husband, Reginald Matthews, who was also 62 years old. The couple was discovered by a relative who then alerted the authorities. Cheryl Matthews' death was reported as a suspected homicide by the Richmond Heights police, while her husband's death was not initially considered a homicide.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's
Office later determined that Cheryl Matthews died from a gunshot wound, ruling her death as a homicide. However, the death of her husband, Reginald Matthews, was ruled a suicide. The medical examiner's office concluded that Cheryl Matthews' death was a homicide that was abated by a suicide, indicating that Reginald Matthews took his own life after killing Cheryl.
The Richmond Heights police conducted an investigation into the deaths, but no arrests were made. The case remains open, and the police continue to seek any additional information that might help clarify the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Cheryl Matthews is remembered fondly by her family and friends, who described her as a sweet, loving, and fair person. She leaves behind a mother, Eleanor Matthews, three sons, Reginald Vernon Matthews Jr., Justin William Matthews, and Christopher Charles Matthews, a daughter, LaToyia Deniece Jones, and several grandchildren.
The tragic loss of Cheryl Matthews has left a lasting impact on her loved ones, who continue to mourn her passing and seek closure in the wake of this devastating event.
