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Tara Clossman

Case from Massillon, OH dated Aug 20, 2016

Victim Details

Tara Clossman

Female

White / Caucasian

Massillon

OH

2016-08-20

25

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 ...
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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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