Wanted: Cleveland man accused of planning and carrying out murder of woman in front of her children

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week’s Cuyahoga’s Most Wanted features a Cleveland man wanted in connection to a January 2024 murder, where a woman was shot multiple times.

According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, Clarence Bennett was involved in the planning and execution of the woman while she was in her car.

The woman’s children were also in the car and witnessed their mother’s death.

Because of his involvement, Bennett is wanted on charges of aggravated murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

In 2020, Bennett pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and felony assault.

In that case he was found in possession of a handgun and rifle used in the death of a victim.

Four other people were shot in that case, and were treated at University Hospitals.

Bennett is wanted on the following charges:

• Aggravated murder (firearm specification)
• Conspiracy to commit murder (firearm specification)
• Murder (firearm specification/repeat violent offender)
• Felonious assault (firearm specification/repeat violent offender) x5
• Involuntary manslaughter (firearm specification/repeat violent offender)
• Having weapons while under disability

Bennett has an extensive criminal history with the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department dating back to 1999.

He should be considered armed and extremely dangerous.

He is 6′3″ and 232lbs. and was last known to be staying in the 1200 block of East 141st Street in Cleveland

Anyone with information on Bennett’s 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.