In a deeply shocking incident, an Ohio father is alleged to have orchestrated and executed the murder of his three young sons. The suspect, Chad Doerman, has been brought to court facing three counts of aggravated murder.
Authorities claim that Doerman made a detailed plan to commit these horrifying acts. Dressed in a green padded vest, a standard precaution to prevent self-harm, Doerman was brought before the court.
In his grim recounting of the incident, Clermont County’s chief prosecutor, David Gast, referred to it as the most horrific crime he had encountered in his career.
The prosecutor narrated the chilling sequence of events, stating that Doerman arranged his sons, aged 3, 4, and 7, at their home and carried out the execution with a rifle. One of the boys tried to escape into a nearby field, but Doerman pursued him, brought him back to the house in Monroe Township, Ohio, and completed the unthinkable act.
The boys’ mother, in her desperate attempt to protect her children, was shot in the hand, according to Gast. The impact of the actions committed by Doerman has caused unspeakable pain, the prosecutor stated.
In light of the extreme nature of the crimes, Gast successfully sought a bond of $20 million from Judge Jason Nagel. Gast emphasized the stark contrast between Doerman’s role as a protector and his alleged actions, stating that he had betrayed his duty and committed an act of cold-blooded violence against his own children.
According to Gast, Doerman has made a full admission of guilt, stating that he not only committed the murders but also meticulously planned them. He painted Doerman as a grave threat to the community, the likes of whom could not be named.
The horrifying events have left a deep scar on the community, first responders, and the sheriff’s office. Gast said the deputies who first arrived on the scene tried their utmost to save the boys, even attempting CPR. He painted a harrowing picture of the first responders cradling the children, helplessly aware that their efforts were in vain.
A preliminary hearing for the case is set for 1 p.m. on June 26. After the case is presented to a grand jury, Gast plans to request that Doerman be held without the possibility of bond, effectively ensuring his continued detention irrespective of the amount of cash bond.