In the early morning hours of June 21, 2026, the life of 33-year-old Amanda Leigh Wakut was tragically cut short in a violent encounter in her Lakewood, Ohio, home. A woman known for her physical and emotional strength, Amanda was a professional bodybuilder, powerlifter, and the owner of Full Send Power Lifting. Her journey into the fitness world followed a diverse path that included being a standout high school basketball player, studying business administration in college, pursuing a culinary
education, and working as a veterinary technician. A devoted mother, her son was the center of her world, and she strived to be a shining example of success for him.
The harrowing events began to unfold around 4:26 a.m. when police were dispatched to a residence on Chesterland Avenue after a man, later identified as 45-year-old Stephen Davis of Fairview Park, contacted his ex-wife with a chilling confession: he had shot two people and intended to take his own life. Responding officers spotted a dark-colored pickup truck speeding away from the neighborhood and initiated a pursuit. The chase was short-lived, ending when Davis stopped his vehicle, stepped out with a handgun, and, despite officers' attempts to de-escalate the situation, died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. During the standoff, he had attempted to call his ex-wife and daughter.
Upon entering the Chesterland Avenue home, police discovered the bodies of Amanda Wakut and another victim, 35-year-old Richard Eastin of Cleveland, in the kitchen. Both had been fatally shot. Investigators revealed that Amanda and Stephen Davis had been in a dating relationship for about a year. The motive for the double homicide remains unclear, as does the reason for Richard Eastin's presence at the home. With the suspect deceased, the investigation concluded with no arrests or trial, leaving a community to mourn the senseless loss of three lives. The case stands as a grim reminder of the devastating impact of domestic violence.
