Ohio Father Admits to Killing Sons, Citing Religious Motive
In Ohio, Chad Doerman admitted to killing his three sons, Chase, Hunter, and Clayton, in June 2023, stating he did it "for God." Newly released interview videos from the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office reveal Doerman's motive, which he linked to…
Kansas City, MO, August 20, 2026 —
Chad Doerman, an Ohio man, has admitted to fatally killing his three sons, Chase, Hunter, and Clayton, in June 2023. Doerman stated that he committed the acts because he believed he was doing so “for God.” This motive was revealed in newly released interview videos from the Clermont County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the released footage, Doerman linked his actions to a biblical story concerning sacrifice. He reportedly made these statements after attending a church service. The details of the specific biblical story were not further elaborated upon in the available information.
The investigation into the deaths of the three boys led to Doerman’s arrest. Following his admission and the subsequent legal proceedings, Doerman pleaded guilty to three counts of murder. As a result of his guilty plea, he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The Clermont County Sheriff’s Office conducted the investigation into the homicides. The timeline of events indicates the killings occurred in June 2023, with Doerman’s motive and confession emerging through interviews conducted by the sheriff’s office. The legal outcome resulted in a life sentence, concluding the criminal case against him.
Story summarized from the original created by Mary LeBus, Brittany Harry, Jordan Gartner on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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