Cheryl Lynn Clisby Avery, a 42-year-old woman of mixed ethnicity, tragically lost her life on April 17, 1989, in Willoughby, Ohio. Cheryl, along with her husband Dennis Avery and their three daughters, Trina Denise Avery , Becky Avery , and Karen Avery , were murdered by Jeffrey Lundgren. The family was led one by one to a muddy pit, where they were bound with duct tape, shot, and buried in a common grave. Lundgren claimed that the killings were commanded by God.
Jeffrey Lundgren was arrested and later convicted for the murders. He was executed in 2006 for his crimes. The case drew significant media attention and remains one of the most infamous murder cases in Ohio's history.
The tragic loss of Cheryl and her family sent shockwaves through their community and beyond, leaving a lasting impact on those who knew them. The investigation into their deaths revealed a chilling and calculated series of events that led to the eventual capture and conviction of Lundgren.
