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Ernest Jackson

Death by Force
Case Description
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Ernest Jackson, a 52-year-old male of unspecified ethnicity, tragically died on December 30, 2017, in Cleveland, OH. The circumstances surrounding his death were revealed to be a result of domestic violence. His wife, Aviean Compton, was indicted for his murder. According to police body camera footage and a chilling 911 call, Compton confessed to shooting her husband. During the call, she stated, "Heavens. Baby. I just shot my husband." When asked where the man was, she responded, "He's laying o ...Read More
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  • fox8.com: Cleveland police: Woman hands police gun, says she shot husband
  • cleveland.com: Woman accused of shooting and killing husband in Cleveland's South Broadway neighborhood, police say
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    Victim Details

    Ernest Jackson

    Male

    Black / African American

    Cleveland

    OH

    2017-12-30

    52

    Ernest

    Jackson

    11/07/2025

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