Cleveland Woman Faces Murder Trial in Collinwood Stabbing Death

Delcresha Box, 46, goes on trial for the August 2026 killing of 25-year-old Malik Williams.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 1:39pm

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Delcresha Box, a 46-year-old Cleveland woman, is facing murder and related charges in the August 2026 stabbing death of 25-year-old Malik Williams in the city's Collinwood neighborhood. The high-profile case is now headed to trial before a jury in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court.

Why it matters

The trial is a major step in a case that has been quietly moving through the court system for months, shedding light on a fatal incident of violence in the Collinwood community. The outcome could have significant implications for Box, who faces a potential lengthy prison sentence if convicted.

The details

Box has been charged with murder, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence in connection with the August 8, 2026 incident on the 18700 block of Mohawk Avenue. Police say they arrested Box at the scene after 25-year-old Malik Williams was stabbed and later died at a local hospital.

  • The jury trial is set to begin on March 2, 2026.
  • The incident occurred on August 8, 2026.

The players

Delcresha Box

A 46-year-old Cleveland woman accused of fatally stabbing Malik Williams.

Malik Williams

A 25-year-old man who was killed in the August 2026 stabbing incident in Collinwood.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.