GUILTY OH - Gregory Ellis, 26, shot to death, Avondale, 24 July 2005

[mysteriew]

Police investigating a murder in Cincinnati think a pair of pink alligator shoes can help them crack the case.

The 650-dollar shoes that contain what look like alligator eyes were removed from the body of Gregory Ellis, who was shot to death in June.
http://www.wtvm.com/Global/story.asp?S=3718459

Detectives believe Ellis was killed for his flashy jewelry and pricey clothes. More than 16-thousand dollars worth of gold and diamond jewelry also is missing.
http://www.kron4.com/Global/story.asp?S=3718459

Homicide detectives say they think the killer shot 26-year-old Ellis for his flashy jewelry and pricey clothes.

One woman has been arrested in connection with the death.

Kofi Michelle Cooper, 27, is charged with murder, robbery, drug possession and illegally having a gun.
http://www.wcpo.com/news/2005/local/08/13/greg_ellis.html

 

[mysteriew]

A diamond encrusted watch may help police solve a cold-blooded murder.

The white gold watch is made by Corum.

Kofi Cooper is currently behind bars, charged in the murder, but police believe she had help in the crime.
http://wkrc.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=A3373F76-2AA4-45D9-8EBA-4D15BE9F6222

 

[FrostOwl]

Kofi Cooper did end up in prison for involuntary manslaughter, and was sentenced to 9 years in 2008. Seems to have been released in 2017.
KOFI COOPER Inmate W073939: Ohio Prisoner