Obituary of Anthony Sowell

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Anthony Sowell

Anthony Edward Sowell (born August 19, 1959 in Columbus, Ohio) was a criminal who was best known for being a serial killer known as the Cleveland Strangler. He was convicted in 2011 of murdering 11 women whose bodies were discovered at his Cleveland, Ohio home in 2009. Anthony died on February 8, 2021 and his death was because of an unspecified illness. He died at age 61.

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Anthony Sowell Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Sowell, Anthony
    • Common Name: Anthony Sowell
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, United States
    • Birth Date: August 19, 1959
    • Age: 61 (at death)
    • Also Known As: The Cleveland Strangler
    • Occupation: Criminal
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
    • Favorite Color: Gold
    • Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
    • Favorite Actor: Peter Sellers

    Anthony's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Anthony Edward Sowell
    • Father:
    • Mother: Claudia Garrison
    • Brother(s):
      • Owen Davis
      • Allan Sowell
      • Thomas Sowell
    • Sister(s):
      • Tressa Garrison
      • Patricia Davis Hatcher
    • Spouse/Partner:
    • Not  Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

CriminalAmerican Born on August 19th Born in 1959 Born in Ohio Died in 2021 Died at age 61 Died from Unspecified Illness

Anthony's Notable Roles:

  • Criminal

Quotable Quotes:

"If you saw a heat wave, would you wave back?"

"In wartime, truth is so precious that she should always be attended by a bodyguard of lies."

"Anthony Sowell was a brilliant thinker and shakes up the traditional academic wisdom on global warming. Sowell will be missed and his legacy will live on. (V)"

"Anthony Sowell's life was marked by both unimaginable tragedy and unrelenting evil, leaving behind a legacy that serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of unchecked depravity. (V)"

"Anthony Sowell, a former U.S. Marine and tree trimmer, met a tragic fate as he was convicted of murdering 11 women and burying their bodies in his home in Cleveland, Ohio. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-11-14 16:43:07
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