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Sharon Lynn McCleary

Death by Force
Case Description
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Sharon Lynn McCleary, a 63-year-old blind woman from Trenton, Ohio, tragically lost her life on June 13, 2018. She was fatally shot by her daughter's boyfriend, James Edward Geran, during a standoff with police. Geran was under investigation for the murder of Maegan Motter, a 27-year-old woman, when police arrived at Sharon's residence. The situation escalated when Geran took Sharon and her daughters hostage. After a prolonged standoff, Geran released Sharon's daughters but shot Sharon in the he ...Read More
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  • Dignity Memorial: Sharon Lynn McCleary Obituary - Hamilton, OH
  • WKRC: Suspect in 2 Butler County murders and a standoff identified
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    Victim Details

    Sharon Lynn McCleary

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Trenton

    OH

    2018-06-13

    63

    Sharon

    Lynn McCleary

    11/27/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been following Sharon McCleary's case closely, and I’m struck by the strength and courage o... ...Read More
    05/14/2024
    Hi everyone,
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    04/06/2023
    The thing that stands out to me about this case is Sharon's incredible resilience despite the challe... ...Read More
    02/06/2023
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