Julia R. Bates

“The defendant did not come with the intention of having a meal. He came with anger in him and with the intention to commit a public execution of his ex-wife at the restaurant that day,”

Julia R. Bates · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12

Bates issued a statement after the conviction of Matthew Exton for the attempted murder of his ex-wife at a Toledo restaurant.

“The employees and patrons who stepped in to stop the defendant that day are heroes.”

Julia R. Bates · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-12

Bates praised restaurant employees and patrons who intervened to stop Exton from shooting his ex-wife.