Lush, fable-like existence marred by ugliness
In the quiet town of North Canton, Ohio, a remarkable woman named Cindy George once graced the halls of Hoover High School. Raised in a strict Catholic family, Cindy was an active and popular member of the school community. Her dreams, however, reached far beyond the confines of her hometown.
Born into a family where her father laboured in the coal mines, financial struggles were a constant reality. Cindy's heart yearned for art and design, but the cost of higher education was an insurmountable barrier.
Fast forward to her adult life, Cindy, along with her husband Ed George, embarked on a successful venture in the restaurant business. The Tangier, a popular establishment, became a testament to their hard work and determination. Cindy was deeply involved in its operation, from hiring key employees to supervising its redesign.
Cindy's ambition extended beyond the kitchen. Her fondest wish was to become Miss America, a dream that nearly came true when she finished as third runner-up in the Mrs. Ohio America 2000 pageant at the age of 46.
However, in the last years of her nanny's tenure, Cindy's behaviour began to show signs of erraticism. Reports suggest that the household chemistry in the George family was poor, with Cindy being self-absorbed and spending more time and attention on herself than her children.
Despite her successes, Cindy struggled with anorexia and a peculiar habit of drinking gallons of warm water due to feeling constantly cold. These struggles, along with the reported strain on her marriage due to Ed's long work hours, seemed to create a complex and challenging personal life.
In 2001, Cindy's life took a dramatic turn. No records are available detailing changes to the company "Tangier" after this year. Around the same time, rumours began to circulate about Cindy's involvement in a murder conspiracy, a claim that would eventually prove to be true.
On a chilly December day in 2005, Cindy was sentenced to a 23-year prison term for conspiring to murder a former lover. Despite the gravity of her actions, she smiled for the camera at the county jail, a stark contrast to the seriousness of her crime.
The Medina house where Cindy lived is an odd sight in the neighbourhood, surrounded by aging farmhouses. This towering brick trilevel with dramatic rooflines, huge chimneys, and a four-car garage is larger than her childhood home, which is smaller than the garage of the Medina house. The house was appraised by the Medina County auditor at $1.4 million.
Cindy's beauty had carried her on a journey from her small childhood home in North Canton to an 8,100-square-foot castle in Medina Countyโs Granger Township. Yet, the glamour and success could not shield her from the consequences of her actions, a stark reminder that personal struggles often lurk beneath the surface of even the most seemingly perfect lives.
This news article was originally published on Dec. 4, 2005. Since then, Cindy's story has been a topic of ongoing interest and reflection, serving as a reminder of the complexities of human nature and the unpredictable twists and turns life can take.
