Cleveland Hawthorne

Death by Force

Cleveland Hawthorne, a 39-year-old man from Canton, OH, tragically died on May 21, 2018. His death was the result of a fatal shooting by his estranged wife, Classie Hawthorne, in the parking lot of a church in Canton. The incident occurred following a heated confrontation between the couple. Classie Hawthorne was later convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the death of her husband.

The case saw several legal developments over the years. Initially, Classie Hawthorne was convicted of volun ...Read More

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