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Tara Clossman

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Tara Clossman, a 25-year-old Caucasian female, tragically lost her life on August 20, 2016, in Massillon, Ohio. She was shot alongside her boyfriend, Michael Lovette, 33, as they were leaving Lovette's driveway. The incident occurred when they were in a car, with Lovette driving. Clossman was a fourth-grade teacher at Voris Community Learning Center in Akron and was known for her enthusiasm and dedication to her students. She was also passionate about dance and taught at McCardles Dance Studio i ...Read More
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  • The Repository: Police: Man involved in shooting could face murder charges
  • fox8.com: Ex-boyfriend kills girlfriend and her companion in Massillon
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    Victim Details

    Tara Clossman

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Massillon

    OH

    2016-08-20

    25

    Tara

    Clossman

    11/11/2025

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