Cleveland, OH – A 55-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in the fatal stabbing of a Cleveland man during an argument that escalated into violence. Authorities have identified the victim as 58-year-old Charlie Willis Jr.
The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon at Willis’s apartment on East 81st Street, according to the Cleveland Police Department. Investigators reported that Sandra Sistruck, the suspect, was involved in a heated argument with Willis when the confrontation took a deadly turn.
Police said that during the altercation, Sistruck allegedly grabbed a filet knife and stabbed Willis three times before fleeing the scene. Despite his injuries, Willis managed to walk to a nearby stairwell, where he collapsed. Emergency responders arrived and pronounced him dead at the scene, discovering him lying in a pool of blood.
Sistruck was located and taken into custody later that day. She has since been formally charged with murder. During her arraignment on Thursday, a judge set her bond at $500,000. The case has left the community shocked and searching for answers.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal stabbing. At this time, no further details have been released regarding the argument or the nature of the relationship between the suspect and the victim. Police have urged anyone with additional information to come forward to aid in the investigation.
The tragic incident highlights the devastating consequences of unresolved disputes. As the Cleveland Police Department works to piece together what led to the violent encounter, the community mourns the loss of Charlie Willis Jr., who was described by neighbors as a kind and quiet man. Meanwhile, the legal proceedings for Sistruck will continue as the justice system seeks to uncover the full truth.