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Suspect assault conviction raises questions in William Evans murder case

The criminal history of one of the defendants charged in the death of 7-year-old William Evans has become a major focus as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the case. New information reported by Local 12 shows that Kirby Rankin, one of three people charged in the boy’s death, was convicted of assault and…

ByNina OliverioAugust 10, 20260Comments

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Oakley boy case: Three women charged after boy found dead in closet

Authorities identified the victim as William Evans, a 7-year-old boy who lived in an apartment on Madison Road in Oakley. Prosecutors charged his mother, Kaitlin Evans, 38, along with Nessa Keaney, 23, and Kirby Rankin, 33. All three women entered not guilty pleas during their arraignments before Judge Rodney Harris. According to testimony presented in…

ByNina OliverioAugust 8, 20260Comments

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Child endangerment charges filed after Cincinnati father leaves kids in car

Child endangerment charges were filed after a Cincinnati-area father allegedly left two children alone in a vehicle while drinking inside a bar. The charges stem from an incident in Cheviot where police said two young children remained unattended in a car for hours. Authorities arrested a Cincinnati father after police said he left two children…

ByNina OliverioJune 8, 20260Comments

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Pit bull attack case ends with prison sentence for Cincinnati father

The pit bull attack case that shocked Cincinnati has resulted in a prison sentence for a father whose 3-year-old daughter died after being mauled by two dogs in his apartment. This case led to criminal convictions and renewed debate over dangerous dog ownership. It also received widespread attention after details from a 911 call and…

ByNina OliverioMay 31, 20260Comments

A wooden judge's gavel rests on a desk with the Cincinnati city skyline visible through a window in the background, representing the legal proceedings for the Fountain Square shooting suspect.

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Fountain Square shooting suspect indicted on aggravated murder charges

The man accused of killing a 25-year-old CityBird employee at Cincinnati’s Fountain Square has been formally indicted by a Hamilton County grand jury, according to newly released court documents. Prosecutors said 36-year-old Christopher Shipman now faces charges including aggravated murder, murder, and felonious assault following the May 8 shooting death of Darius Wheeler. The shooting…

ByNina OliverioMay 14, 20260Comments

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5 plead guilty in viral Cincinnati brawl

Five of the seven people charged in connection with the July 2025 fight in downtown Cincinnati pleaded guilty in Hamilton County court on May 11. The altercation became one of the city’s most publicized criminal cases after cellphone videos circulated widely online and sparked debate over public safety, nightlife security, and police response times. According…

ByNina OliverioMay 12, 20260Comments

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Bond set in Cincinnati City Hall sword case

Sword cane bond proceedings moved forward Thursday in Hamilton County court after a person accused of bringing a concealed weapon into Cincinnati City Hall appeared before a judge. The bond's conditions now include electronic monitoring, a weapons ban, and restrictions preventing the defendant from entering Cincinnati City Hall and the nearby Centennial building. The case…

ByNina OliverioMay 8, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati dog verdict: Father found guilty in toddler mauling case

The Hamilton County court found Warren Houston guilty in the death of his 3-year-old daughter, Kingsley Wright. The ruling came after a bench trial, where a judge decided the case without a jury. Charges included involuntary manslaughter, reckless homicide, and endangering children. The case drew wide attention due to the circumstances surrounding the fatal dog…

ByNina OliverioApril 24, 20260Comments

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Cincinnati flute thief returns to court over unpaid restitution

The Cincinnati flute thief case is back in the spotlight as a Hamilton County court reviews whether the defendant violated probation by failing to repay victims. Patricia North, a former instrument repair shop owner, originally pleaded guilty in 2021 to charges tied to missing and resold musical instruments. Authorities say she accepted high-value flutes for…

ByNina OliverioApril 22, 20260Comments

A wooden judicial gavel resting on a sound block in a Cincinnati courtroom, symbolizing a guilty plea in a murder case involving an argument over an NFL game.

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Cincinnati man admits killing friend after NFL dispute

A Cincinnati man has pleaded guilty to killing his friend following an argument tied to NFL teams. This was a case that has drawn regional attention and renewed debate over plea agreements in violent crimes. The incident, which began as a disagreement over the New York Jets and Denver Broncos, ended in a fatal stabbing…

ByNina OliverioApril 20, 20260Comments

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Suspect assault conviction raises questions in William Evans murder case

Oakley boy case: Three women charged after boy found dead in closet

Child endangerment charges filed after Cincinnati father leaves kids in car

Pit bull attack case ends with prison sentence for Cincinnati father

Fountain Square shooting suspect indicted on aggravated murder charges

5 plead guilty in viral Cincinnati brawl

Bond set in Cincinnati City Hall sword case

Cincinnati dog verdict: Father found guilty in toddler mauling case

Cincinnati flute thief returns to court over unpaid restitution

Cincinnati man admits killing friend after NFL dispute

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