Sharon Lynn McCleary, 63, a blind woman from Trenton, Ohio, was shot and killed on June 13, 2018. The shooter was her daughter’s boyfriend, James Edward Geran, who had been under investigation in connection with the earlier death of Maegan Motter, 27. When officers arrived at Sharon’s home a standoff followed; Geran took Sharon and her daughters hostage. After a prolonged standoff he released the daughters, then shot Sharon in the head before attempting suicide. Geran was later arrested, convicted of murder, and given life without parole.

Sharon relied on her daughters for care because of her blindness, enjoyed watching game shows, and was described as a religious woman. Her family spoke at sentencing about their grief and anger, noting her inability to defend herself and seeking answers about why she was killed.