Akron Man Convicted of Murdering Partner: A Brutal End to a Violent Conflict

A forty-four-year-old Akron man, Rasheed Lagway, was convicted of murdering his partner, Kristina Smith, in October of last year. The jury found him guilty of murder, felonious assault, and domestic violence charges following a trial that concluded on April 15th. Lagway is scheduled for sentencing this Thursday in Summit County Court.

The incident began at a bar where Smith worked, where Lagway became upset over her conversation with another customer. The situation escalated when they returned home, leading to Smith fleeing to a nearby McDonalds, calling a friend, and eventually seeking refuge at a store she worked at. Despite her efforts, she was found dead the next morning, with her death resulting from internal bleeding caused by four broken rib tips that tore her spleen.

Detectives quickly identified Lagway as the primary suspect, and the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force apprehended him a few days later. Smiths loved ones, including her children, family, and friends, are devastated by her loss. The prosecutor described the murder as a deliberate act, not an accident, and Smiths son testified during the trial.

The trial began on April 6th, with closing arguments on April 13th, and the guilty verdict has been secured. All eyes are now on the sentencing hearing to determine the appropriate punishment for Lagways actions.

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