Cleveland man convicted of killing a person in 2015 is wanted again

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted features a Cleveland man who has repeatedly violated his parole after serving time for killing a man in 2015.

According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, Malik Favors was charged with the murder of Bruce Leaks in November 2015.

When Favors was arrested he also wrestled and injured officers.

In 2016, Favors pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to nine years in prison.

Favors was released early, in January of 2023, and has violated his parole three times.

Instead of being sent back to prison, judges continued his parole each time.

He is accused of yet again violating parole and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Because of the violation he is yet again facing the following list of charges:

• Involuntary manslaughter
• Murder
• Felonious assault
• Assault (Police officer) x2

Favors is 5’11” and 336 pounds and was last known to be staying in the 1700 block of East 90th Street in Cleveland.

Anyone with information on Favors’ whereabouts should contact Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463.

Tips that lead to an arrest and a conviction could be eligible for up to a $5,000 reward.

Calls are not recorded, and tipsters can remain anonymous.