Clifton Cousins

Serial Killer

Clifton Cousins: A Detailed Account of His Crimes

Background

Clifton Cousins, born on September 15, 1968, is a convicted American serial killer whose criminal activities spanned from the late 1980s to the early 1990s. His series of violent crimes, primarily in Ohio, have left a lasting impact on the communities affected.

Confirmed Crimes

Cousins' criminal record includes multiple convictions for serious offenses:

• 1988: Convicted of drug abuse and aggravated robbery in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
• August 8, 1991: While incarcerated at Lebanon Correctional Institution, Cousins attacked another inmate, leading to a felonious assault charge.
• October 14, 1991: Attempted to set fire to his cell at Lebanon Correctional Institution, resulting in an arson charge. He received an additional sentence of 18 months for this offense.
• 1992: Convicted of two counts of murder for the slayings of two Cleveland women in 1988 and 1989. He was sentenced to life imprisonment for these crimes.
• 1996: While already in prison, Cousins was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and received an additional sentence of 10 to 25 years.

Victims

Details about Cousins' victims are as follows:

• 1988: A Cleveland woman (name not publicly disclosed) murdered by Cousins.
• 1989: Another Cleveland woman (name not publicly disclosed) murdered by Cousins.
• November 11, 1989: Sherry Armstrong, 33, was found stabbed over 20 times in Newport, Kentucky. Cousins confessed to this crime in letters to The Cincinnati Enquirer, but no charges have been filed due to lack of supporting evidence.

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Suspected Victims:

Sherry Armstrong Age: (33), Date of Death: 1989-11-11

Anonymous Woman , Date of Death: 1988

Anonymous Woman , Date of Death: 1989

Despite Clifton Cousins' confession

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