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Ohio man convicted of attempted murder after pointing gun at ex-wife in eatery
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Key Points:
- Matthew Exton, a 43-year-old former attorney from Ohio, was convicted of attempted murder for trying to shoot his ex-wife, Kada Malone, at a Toledo restaurant in April 2025; the gun failed to fire because the safety was on.
- Exton had initially entered the restaurant, spat at Malone and her family, then returned with a handgun and attempted to shoot her at point-blank range before being tackled by a waiter.
- The jury found Exton guilty of attempted murder, two counts of felonious assault related to Malone's parents, and two firearm specifications on September 4, 2025.
- Prosecutors highlighted a threatening voicemail Exton left for Malone referencing a Johnny Cash lyric, which indicated his motive and state of mind prior to the attack.
- Exton had an outburst in court during the verdict announcement, leading to his removal, and is scheduled for sentencing on September 21, 2026.
