Zebulun Luke Schoolcraft, a 24-year-old male from Canton, OH, tragically passed away on July 25, 2014. He was known for his strong, loyal, compassionate, loving, intelligent, and hardworking nature. Zebulun was deeply loved by his family and friends, and his untimely death left a significant void in their lives.
The cause of Zebulun's death was a fatal shooting. The incident occurred after Zebulun, along with Alex J. Drescher and Xavire Cobb, had been drinking and hanging out at a bar.
Following a car crash that resulted in injuries to Cobb's teeth, a dispute arose between Cobb and Zebulun. Drescher provided Cobb with a handgun and encouraged him to shoot Zebulun. Cobb fired multiple shots at Zebulun as he tried to escape, ultimately leading to his death.
Both Drescher and Cobb were arrested and charged in connection with Zebulun's death. Cobb was convicted of murder, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence, and was sentenced to 21 years to life in prison. Drescher was convicted of complicity to murder, complicity to felonious assault, and complicity to tampering with evidence, and received the same sentence as Cobb.
The senselessness of Zebulun's death deeply affected his family and the community. His mother, Agnes Green, expressed her grief and frustration over the tragic loss, emphasizing that her son's death was over something as minor as a tooth injury. The court proceedings highlighted the emotional toll on Zebulun's loved ones and the community's struggle to comprehend the senseless act.
Zebulun's death serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of violence and the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully. His memory lives on through the love and respect of those who knew him.
