Aaron Copeland was 22 when he died in Ashtabula, Ohio, on February 16, 2018. Authorities investigated his death as a murder.

Jason Hatfield, identified in the records as a Black male, was convicted in Ashtabula County Court of Common Pleas of murder and felony murder in connection with Copeland’s death. Hatfield, who was already incarcerated at the time of sentencing for aggravated murder and aggravated robbery, received a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 20 years.

Few personal details about Copeland are provided beyond his age and place of death. Does anyone have memories of Aaron or information about the case that could add context?