Clermont County, Ohio – A tragic incident unfolded as Chad Doerman, a father from Clermont County, Ohio, allegedly committed a horrifying crime by fatally shooting his three young sons ages 3, 4, and 7, in front of their mother. New revelations have emerged regarding Doerman’s behavior leading up to the horrific incident, shedding light on the disturbing events that transpired on the fateful day.
According to updated court documents, on June 16, 2023, Doerman reportedly returned home early from work and exhibited worrisome behavior. The 32-year-old father was described as walking around the house with a Bible, muttering, ‘Chad knows what’s right.’ Subsequently, he proceeded to a bedroom to access his gun safe, prompting his wife to express fear and unease over his actions, leading her to consider contacting his parents for assistance.
Following a brief altercation where Doerman reassured his wife that he was merely joking, Doerman retrieved a rifle from the safe and allegedly shot his son Hunter twice, initiating a tragic sequence of events. The court documents detailed how Doerman pursued his son Clayton, 7, to a nearby field, shooting him and then delivering a lethal gunshot at close range. Additionally, his daughter reportedly witnessed the harrowing events unfold, as Doerman aimed a firearm at her, demanding she relinquish her younger brother, Chase.
The heinous spree continued as Doerman is accused of fatally shooting his third son before placing all three boys in the same area outside their home. A startling revelation indicated that Doerman had been contemplating the act for months, highlighting the gravity of his mental state at the time of the incident. Subsequently, Doerman acknowledged his actions upon apprehension, expressing remorse for the unspeakable tragedy he had inflicted on his family.
In a subsequent development in March 2024, Doerman entered a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity, prompting the court to order a psychiatric evaluation to assess his mental state at the time of the offense. This legal maneuver followed a ruling that deemed Doerman’s interrogation invalid due to violations of his rights during the arrest process, necessitating the exclusion of his statements and related evidence from the proceedings.
As the community grapples with the aftermath of this horrific crime, Doerman’s trial is scheduled for July, underscoring the ongoing legal proceedings and the quest for justice in the wake of an unimaginable tragedy that has shaken Clermont County, Ohio.