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Lawyer Convicted After Attempt To Kill Ex-Wife Foiled By Leaving The Safety On

Published Sep 9, 2026 by Joe Patrice, at Above the Law. Applies to US

Lawyer Convicted After Attempt To Kill Ex-Wife Foiled By Leaving The Safety On

Last year, Matthew Exton spotted his ex-wife and her family at a local restaurant. After sending a drink to their table and spitting at them on his way out, the now-former Toledo-area attorney returned with a gun and attempted to shoot his ex at point blank range .

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