In September 2019, Esther Campbell filed a restraining order against Steve Harwell. Within the filings, Campbell alleged that Harwell became irate after she rescinded an offer for him to move into her home amid growing relationship tension caused by his reported drinking problem. Then, Harwell — per Campbell’s account — resorted to trying to force her to speak to him through text and phone conversations. Campbell also claimed that Harwell had broken a promise to follow through on septic tank repairs, amounting to $7,000.
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According to Consequence, Campbell and Harwell’s relationship had started just one year before she filed for the restraining order. The status of their relationship at the time of Harwell’s death is unclear, as neither party had been active on social media in recent years. In fact, Campbell doesn’t appear to have a notable public presence whatsoever. However, the outlet noted that Campbell had postponed their wedding plans at the time of her filing, and it doesn’t seem as if those plans ever resumed.
