Charles Anthony Sanders, 43, was shot to death on June 3, 2020, at a home on South Atlantic Avenue in Lima, Ohio. He was at the residence with his wife, Tarissa Sanders, when both were shot during an incident that witnesses said followed a night of drinking and drug use at the home. Charles worked as a factory worker and is described as a warm, funny man who was a loving son, husband, brother, and father; he is survived by sons Charles and Caliel Sanders and step-children.

The suspect, 32-year-old Michelle Alves, was charged in the double homicide. Witnesses testified that the confrontation began after Alves accused Charles of stealing a firearm from her boyfriend, Clinton Owens Jr. Alves fled but was arrested 12 days later in Las Vegas. Alves was convicted of both counts of murder and received a minimum sentence of 36 years, with the two murder sentences to be served consecutively.

If anyone knew Charles, Tarissa, or the household on South Atlantic Avenue, or has information about the events that morning, please come forward.