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Editor-in-Chief for The Marshall Project Cleveland. ptrexler@themarshallproject.org
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Jury convicts Zaffino

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By Phil Trexler Verified
| Akron Beacon Journal Verified
(Editor's note: this story was originally published on March 12, 2003) His claims of innocence were swiftly silenced Tuesday, buried beneath a landfill of circumstantial evidence that jurors said could not be ignored. Their verdict came after less than four hours of talks: John Zaffino, guilty of aggravated murder in the slaying of Stow businessman Jeff Zack. After the trial, jurors turned their attention to Zaffino's former lover, Cynthia George, the wife of Tangier owner Ed George.
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George gets 23 years to life

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By Phil Trexler Verified
| Akron Beacon Journal Verified
Phil Trexler Akron Beacon Journal Cynthia George was found guilty of complicity to aggravated murder and sentenced to life in prison with parole eligibility after 20 years, plus three years for the use of a gun. The judge cited circumstantial evidence, including George's wealth, cell phone records, and letters to the convicted killer, as proof of her guilt. The victim's family expressed sympathy for George's children but believed the evidence supported the guilty verdict.
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Fairy tale life built on beauty turns ugly

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By Kim McMahon, Phil Trexler Verified
| Akron Beacon Journal Verified
Bob Dyer, Kim Hone-McMahon and Phil Trexler Akron Beacon Journal George, a former Mrs. Ohio America contestant, lived a luxurious life with her husband, restaurateur Ed George, contrasting sharply with her modest upbringing. Testimony revealed a complex personal life, including multiple affairs, a strained marriage, and concerns about the family restaurant's declining business. While some described George as self-absorbed, others saw her as a warm and caring individual.
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