OH v. Quinton Nixon: Trial for the murder of a medical assistant

AKRON, Ohio (Court TV) – An Ohio man charged in the death of a medical assistant is representing himself in court.

Quinton Nixon, 33, is accused of fatally shooting Toni Westover, 34, on July 25, 2022. He was arrested almost a month later.

Amy Perry, Westover's sister, told Scripps News Cleveland that Westover and her boyfriend went to a home in Akron where an argument ensued and she was shot. No motive or connection between Nixon and Westover was reported.

Perry also said Westover texted a friend sometime between 1 and 1:30 a.m., less than an hour before her death, and said, “Something doesn't feel right.” Something feels weird.” Westover was shot during an argument sometime between 2 and 2:15 a.m

Nixon is a pro se defendant, meaning he is acting as his own attorney. Nixon also waived his right to a jury trial, meaning a judge will decide his fate.

Nixon is on trial on multiple charges, including murder and aggravated assault. If convicted, he could face life in prison.