(Cleveland) – An evangelistic street team walked the neighborhood in an around the Anthony Sowell house, Consoling residents in the wake of the gruesome discovery of 6 bodies inside.


Clovese Ramsey

Minister Clovese Ramsey of All Nations Deliverance Ministries of Maple Heights says they wanted to give the residents hope in the midst of tragedy, and to let them know its alright to stand up to lawlessness, crime and despair.

Ramsey contends residents need not feel like victims, but says this should be a wake up call to action.

Ravon Williams explains these types of crimes have been going in Cleveland’s Kinsman Avenue area for a long time, and feels even more will be revealed in this neighborhood troubled by crime, drugs, and high unemployment. He urges residents to seek answers from God. Williams thinks the Sowell case will shake people up and get them to address the problems in their neighborhood.


Ramsey, Richardson, Garrison, & Williams

Steve Richardson says the good news is that Sowell did not get away, and that the crimes were finally revealed so healing can begin.

Marsha Garrison explains that the police can not be everywhere, and it’s up to the people to be the eyes and ears of law enforcement, and to not be afraid to step forward when something is wrong. Garrison says residents were very receptive to their message of hope, and many asked that the team pray with them right on the street.

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