attorney Indicted in 2013 Murder of Client Aliza Sherman
the Arrest
Gregory Moore, 51, a Cleveland divorce attorney, was arrested Friday and indicted for the 2013 murder of his client, Aliza Sherman, 53 [[3]].
Ms. Sherman was fatally stabbed on March 24, 2013, outside Mr. Moore’s downtown Cleveland office [[1]].
the Charges
Mr. Moore faces serious charges:
- one count of aggravated murder
- One count of conspiracy
- Six counts of murder
- Two counts of kidnapping
Despite security footage showing a hooded figure fleeing the scene, authorities did not make an arrest untill recently [[3]].
the Timeline
Key events leading up to the indictment:
the Evidence
According to an indictment obtained by NBC News, Mr. Moore allegedly lured Ms. Sherman to his office on the day of her murder:
Moore texted sherman on the day she was killed and told her to meet him at his office at 4.30 p.m. and to let him know when she was leaving.
Police reports indicate that Moore or an unnamed conspirator
approached ms. Sherman from behind and stabbed her more than 10 times as she waited outside the building.The indictment further alleges:
These texts and requests for calls were to creating false evidence that Moore was unaware of Sherman’s assault.
the Motive
Prosecutors believe Mr. Moore killed Ms.Sherman to prevent her divorce trial from proceeding. The trial was scheduled to begin the day after her death.
the Investigation
In addition to the murder charge, Mr. Moore was also under investigation for allegedly making bomb threats to the courthouse on days he was scheduled to appear in court. He reportedly knew he was being investigated for these threats.
In 2017,Mr. Moore pleaded guilty to inducing panic and falsification for providing misleading statements to authorities during the investigation into Ms. Sherman’s death.
Agencies involved in the investigation included [[2]]:
- Ohio Attorney General’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation
- Cleveland Division of Police
- Cleveland Office of the FBI
- Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department
the Next Steps
Mr. Moore is scheduled to be arraigned at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center. Court records indicate that he does not currently have an attorney assigned to his case.
FAQ
- Who was Aliza Sherman?
- aliza Sherman was a 53-year-old nurse and mother of four who was murdered in 2013.
- Who is Gregory Moore?
- Gregory Moore is a Cleveland divorce attorney indicted for the murder of Aliza Sherman.
- Why was Moore arrested now?
- After a 12-year investigation, new evidence led to Moore’s indictment and arrest [[1]].
- What charges does Moore face?
- Moore faces charges including aggravated murder, conspiracy, murder, and kidnapping.
