Oscar Caywood, a 34-year-old African American man, was killed in Youngstown, Ohio. His body was found on June 19, 2018, inside a garage on Wilson Avenue after he had been attacked the previous day. He had sustained multiple stab and gunshot wounds and was described as covered in deep gashes and still bleeding when discovered.

Police arrested two men at the scene, Earl Charity, 32, and Juan Phillips, 34; both were reportedly covered in blood and found with Caywood’s money and jewelry. Officers also recovered about 10 guns and several sharp instruments in the garage, including a meat cleaver that was believed to have been used in the attack.

Earl Charity pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and aggravated robbery and received a sentence of 23 years to life. Juan Phillips pleaded guilty to reduced charges of involuntary manslaughter and aggravated robbery and was sentenced to 12 years. Anyone with information about Oscar Caywood or the events on Wilson Avenue is asked to come forward.