The community is faced with an unimaginable tragedy when shocking news emerges about Chad Doerman
Father accused of killing three young sons in unspeakable tragedy
Chad Doerman, 32, is suspected of murdering his three little boys, ages 3, 4, and 7, in a shocking tragedy that shocked the neighborhood. The community is deeply saddened by the senseless act of violence. Now that the police bodycam video of Doerman’s arrest has been released, it offers a chilling glimpse into what happened after the heinous act.
Unthinkable action
Authorities responded to 911 calls of concern from a home in Monroe Township, Ohio, on June 15. When a witness spotted the girl running down the street, she called 911 and claimed her father had shot everyone. The first call came from a terrified mother who said her children had been shot.
Police and medical personnel found the three young boys unconscious upon arrival. Unfortunately, they were already dead when we arrived at the location. Doerman confessed to planning and carrying out the murders of his children over a period of several months, according to the indictment. He apparently lined the boys up in the yard and shot them, according to reports. One of the boys tried to flee into a neighboring field, but Doerman apprehended him and shot both before bringing them back to the yard.
Caught on Bodycam: Arrested
I don’t wanna hurt nobody, man. I had nothing to drink. I have never smoked or used drugs.
Clermont County Sheriff’s Office body cam video shows the arrest of Chad Doerman. Doerman can be seen in the footage sitting on the front step with a gun by his side. The officers cautiously approach before taking him down and handcuffing him.
Doerman can be heard assuring the deputies of his sobriety and denying that he intended to harm them throughout the arrest. In the background, the boy’s distraught mother can be heard expressing her despair and pleading for help.
Despite being detained, Doerman asks for small concessions such as turning around and taking money out of his back pocket. However, the police response is to tell him to exercise his right to remain silent.
Case progress
There are three counts of aggravated murder against Chad Doerman. The boys’ mother reportedly suffered a gunshot wound to her hand, which the prosecution believes she took deliberately in an attempt to defend her children. Doerman apparently confessed to the murders and posted a staggering $20 million bail for his release. A preliminary hearing will be held on June 26.
Community support and healing
The boy’s aunt and mother’s sister, Rachel Brown, have started a GoFundMe campaign to ease the financial burden her sister has been carrying during this excruciatingly difficult time. The campaign’s original goal was to raise $20,000, but it surpassed that by getting 10 times that amount of support.
While the suffering caused by this horrific event cannot be undone, the outpouring of community support offers a small ray of hope amid the gloom.
In the wake of this incredible tragedy, the community has come together to offer support and help. Rachel Brown, the boys’ aunt, and their mother’s sister has started a GoFundMe campaign to ease the financial burden her sister is facing during this unimaginably difficult time. The original goal was set at $20,000, but the campaign exceeded expectations and raised ten times that amount in a remarkable show of support.
While nothing can ever mend the pain caused by this heartbreaking event, the outpouring of community support provides a small glimmer of hope amidst the overwhelming darkness. The grieving neighborhood will no doubt continue to come together to offer the devastated family comfort and strength on their journey to recovery.