Manhunt expanded for suspect in Facebook video killing

Robert Godwin was walking on the sidewalk when he met Stephens.

"We hope and pray that he is arrested as soon as possible, and we hope and pray for a resolution quickly", Nancy Kortemeyer told WOIO.

The video was later removed by Facebook, but it was still being widely shared online on Monday, upsetting Godwin's family.

Mr Stephens is employed by Beech Brook, a behavioural health agency that works primarily with children and families, according to a company spokesman.

The murder was posted on Facebook.

"This is a horrific crime and we do not allow this kind of content on Facebook", said a spokesperson for Facebook. Authorities warned people in the USA states of Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana and MI to remain vigilant, with the last known location of the suspect being Erie, Pennsylvania - more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) away from the scene of the crime. They say he may be driving a newer model white Ford Fusion. You can call 911 or I-800-CALL FBI if you have any information on the suspect's whereabouts.

The victim has been identified by Cleveland police as 74-year-old Robert Godwin.

"I finally have someone to kill." said Stephens on camera as he got out of his auto before killing Godwin.

"There are no more victims that we know are tied to him", he said. Police called him armed and unsafe. They said Stephens might be driving a white or cream-colored Ford Fusion, and that he was armed and risky.

"They tried to convince him to turn himself in", Williams said. "He could be far away or anywhere in between", Federal Bureau of Investigation agent Stephen Anthony said on Day 2 of the manhunt for Steve Stephens, a 37-year-old job counselor for teens and young adults.

Stephens' mother said her son was randomly shooting people because he was angry at a girlfriend.

The hunt is on Monday across five states for the man suspected of killing a complete stranger and posting video of the murder on social media. Others say he was spotted in Painesville or Lorain, among other places throughout the region.

This undated photo provided by the Cleveland Police shows Steve Stephens.

Sometimes, videos broadcast on Facebook end up being the only proof a victim has about police or other abuse. Sgt. Jennifer Ciaccia (chahch) tells cleveland.com that police haven't verified any slayings besides the one Sunday afternoon in the city's Glenville neighborhood.

In a video allegedly taken by Stephens, the suspect calls the event his "Easter day slaughter", claiming he "killed 15 people today". Baltimore police filed an emergency request with Facebook, resulting in Facebook deactivating her account.

Police say he should be considered armed and risky.