OH OH - Aliza Sherman, 53, Cleveland, 24 March 2013

[dotr]

Nov 7 2020 rbbm.
Backstory: 7 years after Aliza Sherman stabbed, killer still at large

''The twist: In one of the most heartbreaking twists imaginable, Sherman's homicide is unsolved despite surveillance cameras having filmed the killer.

The footage shows someone wearing a black, hooded winter coat scurrying away from the crime scene. If life were like TV shows, someone in a lab would simply say "enhance" and solve the crime, but real life, unfortunately, doesn't work that way. The footage so far has proved useless.''

''Some worthwhile tidbits to note, however: One of Sanford Sherman's friends, Larry Shanker, testified in a deposition that Sanford had asked him how someone might get away with murder. Shanker said he replied: "Don't use your car or don't let your car be seen. Don't use a gun because it could be heard. Don't use your street clothes. Use something that would cover up your entire body, your face, your hands."

''Also, some complicated money matters came to light during the Shermans' divorce. Aliza Sherman had discovered that her husband had been shifting money from joint to private accounts to the tune of nearly $1 million.''

''Got tips? There's a $100,000 reward for information leading to Sherman’s killer. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers at 25crime.com or 216-252-7463. All tips are anonymous.''

 

[ilovewings]

Nov 7 2020 rbbm.
Backstory: 7 years after Aliza Sherman stabbed, killer still at large

''The twist: In one of the most heartbreaking twists imaginable, Sherman's homicide is unsolved despite surveillance cameras having filmed the killer.

The footage shows someone wearing a black, hooded winter coat scurrying away from the crime scene. If life were like TV shows, someone in a lab would simply say "enhance" and solve the crime, but real life, unfortunately, doesn't work that way. The footage so far has proved useless.''

''Some worthwhile tidbits to note, however: One of Sanford Sherman's friends, Larry Shanker, testified in a deposition that Sanford had asked him how someone might get away with murder. Shanker said he replied: "Don't use your car or don't let your car be seen. Don't use a gun because it could be heard. Don't use your street clothes. Use something that would cover up your entire body, your face, your hands."

''Also, some complicated money matters came to light during the Shermans' divorce. Aliza Sherman had discovered that her husband had been shifting money from joint to private accounts to the tune of nearly $1 million.''

''Got tips? There's a $100,000 reward for information leading to Sherman’s killer. Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers at 25crime.com or 216-252-7463. All tips are anonymous.''

Just saw this case on Still A Mystery- it is so much like the Missy Bevers case: there is the perp but he/she cannot be identified. It has been 7 years- what a shame this happened to this lovely woman. Oh, the policeman who actually gave the husband tips on how to commit the perfect murder- what the hell is wrong with him? if somebody asked me that question I would surely not tell them how to commit the perfect murder and ask a question, like why are you asking? duh

 

[dotr]

March 24 2021
Family calls on state officials to take over investigation eight years after Aliza Sherman was murdered in downtown Cleveland
Fight for justice in 2013 murder of Aliza Sherman continues eight years after she was stabbed to death in downtown Cleveland
A $100,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that leads to the killer's arrest.

By Andrea Cavallier

“There hasn’t been any movement in my mom’s case and we just want to know why,” Jennifer told Dateline.

Jennifer and her uncle, Aliza’s brother, Edward Czinn, are among those who are calling on authorities with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to take over the investigation.

“There have been no updates, no movement, in her case,” Jennifer said. “So why not hand it off to a fresh set of eyes or someone who has more resources to dedicate to the investigation?”

Today marks eight years since Aliza’s murder, which her family believes was a targeted attack, and they hope sharing her story will create movement in the case.''

''Anyone with information about Aliza’s case is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County at 216-252-7463 or visit 25crimes.com.''

 

[ilovewings]

March 24 2021
Family calls on state officials to take over investigation eight years after Aliza Sherman was murdered in downtown Cleveland
Fight for justice in 2013 murder of Aliza Sherman continues eight years after she was stabbed to death in downtown Cleveland
A $100,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that leads to the killer's arrest.

By Andrea Cavallier

“There hasn’t been any movement in my mom’s case and we just want to know why,” Jennifer told Dateline.

Jennifer and her uncle, Aliza’s brother, Edward Czinn, are among those who are calling on authorities with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to take over the investigation.

“There have been no updates, no movement, in her case,” Jennifer said. “So why not hand it off to a fresh set of eyes or someone who has more resources to dedicate to the investigation?”

Today marks eight years since Aliza’s murder, which her family believes was a targeted attack, and they hope sharing her story will create movement in the case.''

''Anyone with information about Aliza’s case is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County at 216-252-7463 or visit 25crimes.com.''

Thanks for the update: fresh eyes from new detectives sounds like a great idea: i hope that happens

 

[Betty P]

Thanks for the update: fresh eyes from new detectives sounds like a great idea: i hope that happens

I hope it helps, but Ohio BCI doesn't have a good record, either. Just ask the family of Bryon Macron.

We need a major effort to improve the murder clearance rate.

 

[dotr]

Remembering Aliza Sherman: 9 years after her murder, the latest on the cold case - YouTube
March 24 2022
Remembering Aliza Sherman 9 years after her murder | wkyc.com
''CLEVELAND — Thursday marks nine years since one of Cleveland's most mysterious cold cases happened in broad daylight.

Aliza Sherman, a nurse and mother of four from Beachwood, was murdered in Downtown Cleveland. Police have never found the weapon or the person responsible.

"Every year it's frustrating," Aliza's son Jason told 3News. "We still don't have answers, there's still no one being held responsible."

''Who is the haunting hooded figure running away from the scene in the nearly decade-old surveillance video outside of 75 Erieview Plaza around 5 p.m. on March 24, 2013?

Aliza was supposed to meet with her divorce attorney, Gregory Moore, but she never made it. Someone stabbed her 11 times and left her to die.

Was it the person running away?''


"When someone watches it on TV and says, 'Oh, I know someone who knows something about that,' and it changes," Jason hoped.

There is still a $100,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of Aliza Sherman's killer. It's believed to be the largest reward in Cuyahoga County history.

Anyone with information about Aliza’s case is asked to call CrimeStoppers of Cuyahoga County at (216) 252-7463.''

 

[Nina Michigan]

the anniversary of her murder is fast approaching. Her daughter has an event planned.

Inspiring Change Event in Honor of Aliza Sherman

give.ccf.org

I covered her on the podcast and made a donation from the proceeds.
She and her family deserve justice!!

 

[dotr]

2013

2022

Aug 5, 2021
''The Aliza Sherman murder case is now in the hands of the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations. In June, Cleveland Police requested Ohio's Bureau of Criminal Investigations Cold Case unit step in to help with the murder cases of Stephen Holton, Ryan Dixon and Aliza Sherman. They are now three of 146 active cases BCI’s multidisciplinary team is reviewing. Roger Davis, the special agent supervisor for the BCI Cold Case Unit, says they will "try anything possible" to solve the case of Aliza's murder. “We're going to look at what all has been done for each and every piece of either surveillance or evidence,” Davis said. “Where do we move forward? What else can we do? Or are there other things that we can look at? Are there other people that haven't been talked to?”

 

[Betty P]

Heartfelt sympathy to her family.

 

[GoBuckeyes]

I hope it helps, but Ohio BCI doesn't have a good record, either. Just ask the family of Bryon Macron.

We need a major effort to improve the murder clearance rate.

Bryon Macron's case is the most bothersome case that I've ever heard. AWFUL!!!

 

[dotr]

March 24, 2023 By Veronica Fulton

Daughter works with the Cleveland Clinic to honor Aliza Sherman on 10-year anniversary of her murder

The Aliza Sherman Fund will provide support to Cleveland Clinic patients and caregivers who have experienced violence. They also plan to implement awareness and prevention programs.

www.nbcnews.com

''It has been 10 years since 53-year-old Aliza Sherman, a Cleveland Clinic fertility nurse, was murdered in downtown Cleveland, Ohio.

The mother of four was stabbed to death in broad daylight after leaving her attorney’s office downtown on March 24, 2013. It was about 5 p.m. when a security video captured an unknown individual approaching Aliza from behind and stabbing her 11 times.

The hooded figure was never identified and the weapon was never recovered. ''

''Additional information can be found on the “Justice for Aliza Sherman” Facebook page.

There is a reward of up to $100,000 available through Cuyahoga County Crime Stoppers for information that leads to an arrest in Aliza Sherman’s murder.

If you have information, please contact the Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) at 1-855-BCI-OHIO (855-224-6446). Tips may also be submitted anonymously online.''

 

[iusedtofloat]

I also feel very saddened that Aliza's daughter had to settle her civil suit (over her mother's estate) with her father for a paltry $110,000. That's terrible. Had she lived and her case gone through divorce court with a competent attorney, Aliza would have been awarded far more. The paltry settlement and aggressive court fight reflect very poorly on Mr. Sherman, proving he cares nothing for his own children. His years of fighting with his wife reflects the same - when his children were young, he was willing to abandon his responsibilities as a parent and leave his children with nothing, little or no means of support.

Depositions reveal details of Sherman civil case

Also disturbing was the criminal activity by Sanford Sherman in forging his wife's signature on documents used to create accounts where he hid millions of dollars from the family. What a monster.

You've got to be kidding me with this...
From link:
"The doctor's ex-police friend, Larry Shanker, stated in his deposition in April 2015 that Sanford Sherman asked him how someone would go about committing the perfect murder. Larry said he provided "his scenario" for committing a "perfect crime":
"Don't use your car or let your car be seen. Don't use a gun because it can be heard. Don't use your street clothes, use something that covers up your entire body, face, and hands. Again, don't use a gun because it'd make noise."

 

[iusedtofloat]

March 24 2021
Family calls on state officials to take over investigation eight years after Aliza Sherman was murdered in downtown Cleveland
Fight for justice in 2013 murder of Aliza Sherman continues eight years after she was stabbed to death in downtown Cleveland
A $100,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that leads to the killer's arrest.

By Andrea Cavallier

“There hasn’t been any movement in my mom’s case and we just want to know why,” Jennifer told Dateline.

Jennifer and her uncle, Aliza’s brother, Edward Czinn, are among those who are calling on authorities with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to take over the investigation.

“There have been no updates, no movement, in her case,” Jennifer said. “So why not hand it off to a fresh set of eyes or someone who has more resources to dedicate to the investigation?”

Today marks eight years since Aliza’s murder, which her family believes was a targeted attack, and they hope sharing her story will create movement in the case.''

''Anyone with information about Aliza’s case is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County at 216-252-7463 or visit 25crimes.com.''

Something is wrong here. Someone is indebted to Dr. Sherman or Aliza's "divorce lawyer" AKA the man who lured her to her untimely demise... her daughter made a podcast recently entitled Aliza: Her Story at 10 Years.
I never heard of this but someone referenced her when discussing Liz Baraza (spelling?) and I am in shock this is unsovlved.

 

[Betty P]

Something is wrong here. Someone is indebted to Dr. Sherman or Aliza's "divorce lawyer" AKA the man who lured her to her untimely demise... her daughter made a podcast recently entitled Aliza: Her Story at 10 Years.
I never heard of this but someone referenced her when discussing Liz Baraza (spelling?) and I am in shock this is unsovlved.

True, this should have been solved.

In some ways, Liz Barraza's unsolved death is similar. She has a thread here. In both cases, killers are seen on video and evidence shows pre-planning of their murders by someone who knew of their schedule.

Here's the most recent thread on Liz's case

TX - TX - Elizabeth Barraza, 29, murdered setting up garage sale, Harris Co, Jan 2019 #5

No permit needed. And garage sales on Fridays are so common here in Texas. A lot of people have Fridays off. Also, I know this gets mentioned a lot, but I haven’t seen it lately. The Nissan truck did drive by their house around 2am that morning. Probably trying to familiarize themselves with...

www.websleuths.com

 

[ekardh]

The shoddy laywer lured Aliza to the office, and the husband murdered her.

Although I don't necessarily believe that the lawyer was in on the murder. The husband might have told him he was just going to steal her papers or something of that nature.

 

[asmi106082]

The shoddy laywer lured Aliza to the office, and the husband murdered her.

Although I don't necessarily believe that the lawyer was in on the murder. The husband might have told him he was just going to steal her papers or something of that nature.

I think the husband hired someone to actually commit the murder. It looks like a woman running away from the scene. MOO
That lawyer knows more than he has told. How could he set up his own client?! Money? Did the killer have something that he could’ve exposed against the lawyer if he failed to cooperate? He went to jail and still hasn’t spilled the beans.
This sounds like organized crime or something. What kind of contacts did her husband have?? How much did he stand to lose in this divorce?

I’m disgusted that this poor mom and nurse still hasn’t received justice. All MOO and speculation.