Former Divorce Lawyer Indicted in 2013 Murder of Aliza Sherman After New Evidence Emerges

More than twelve years after the fatal stabbing of Aliza Sherman in downtown Cleveland, authorities have arrested her former divorce attorney, Gregory Moore. The 51-year-old has been indicted on multiple charges, including aggravated murder, conspiracy, six counts of murder, and two counts of kidnapping. Sherman, a 53-year-old nurse and mother of four, was killed while waiting outside Moore’s office on March 24, 2013. Her death remained unsolved until recently, despite early video evidence of a hooded suspect fleeing the scene.

Renewed Investigation Uncovers New Evidence Linking Moore to Sherman’s Brutal 2013 Murder

Sherman’s case drew renewed attention in 2021, particularly after it was featured on NBC’s “Dateline.” This prompted the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations to reopen the investigation. Over time, investigators built a compelling case against Moore, culminating in the recent indictment. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley credited the persistent efforts of law enforcement for uncovering evidence that allegedly links Moore directly to the brutal crime.

According to the indictment, Moore lured Sherman to his office on a Sunday afternoon under the pretense of a meeting, texting her to arrive at 4:30 p.m. and to notify him when she was leaving. While she waited outside, either Moore or an unnamed accomplice allegedly attacked her from behind and stabbed her more than ten times. The indictment also accuses Moore of texting and calling Sherman before and after the attack to fabricate an alibi and suggest he had no knowledge of the crime.

Motive Rooted in Trial Avoidance, Past Bomb Threats, and Pattern of Deception

Prosecutors believe that Moore’s motive was to stop Sherman’s divorce trial, which was set to begin the next day. At the time, Moore was already under investigation for making bomb threats to delay other court proceedings. In 2017, he pleaded guilty to charges related to those threats and to providing misleading information in the Sherman case. The indictment suggests Moore’s prior actions demonstrate a pattern of manipulation to avoid legal consequences.

Moore is expected to be arraigned at the Cuyahoga County Justice Center at a later, unspecified date. No attorney has been assigned to him as of now. As the case moves forward, the Sherman family, after more than a decade of waiting, may finally see a path toward justice. The indictment represents a significant development in a long-cold case that captured public attention and has remained a source of heartbreak for Sherman’s loved ones.