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Ex-Wife Attacker Posed as Officer for Gun
10 Sep
Summary
- Lawyer Matthew Exton convicted of attempted murder.
- Allegedly lied about being a police officer to buy a firearm.
- Caught on camera attempting to shoot ex-wife.
An Ohio lawyer, Matthew Exton, faces sentencing later this month after being convicted of attempted murder. The conviction follows an incident where he was recorded attempting to shoot his ex-wife at a restaurant. Evidence presented by prosecutors revealed a history of concerning behavior.
Court documents detail Exton's alleged deception, including claiming to be a law enforcement official in April 2024 to purchase a firearm. Prosecutors also presented voicemail messages and text messages from April 2024 containing death threats directed at the victims.
Further evidence includes a Ring camera video capturing the confrontation and a police report from April 2024 detailing Exton entering the victims' home uninvited. The victim's son testified that Exton boasted about being able to commit murder without consequence.
The prosecution argued that Exton had a premeditated plan, and the restaurant incident was not accidental. In the captured video, Exton appeared to attempt firing his weapon, but the safety mechanism was engaged. Bystanders intervened, disarming him before police arrived. He was convicted of attempted murder, felonious assault, and multiple firearm charges.
