52-year-old John Leonard was murdered in 1970. Three years later, his estranged wife, Madeleine, was found dead while investigating his murder on her own.
The Aliza Sherman Fund will provide support to Cleveland Clinic patients and caregivers who have experienced violence. They also plan to implement awareness and prevention programs.
The 57-year-old disappeared from his home on December 19, 2014. 10 days later, he was found beaten to death in the warehouse district of downtown Cleveland.