Clermont County man indicted for aggravated murder of his 3 children 

Clermont County Prosecuting Attorney Mark J. Tekulve recently announced the indictment of Chad C. Doerman, by a Clermont County grand jury.
 
Doerman was indicted June 22 in a 21-count indictment.

After the June 15, 2023 murder of his three children (ages 7, 4 and 3), Doerman now faces nine separate counts of aggravated murder, eight separate counts of kidnapping and four separate counts of felonious assault. The numerous aggravated murder charges include various aggravating circumstance specifications, which subject Doerman to the possibility of the death penalty.

On June 23, Doerman appeared in court for his initial arraignment and entered a not guilty plea to each count. Chief Assistant Prosecutor, Lara Baron Allen, reviewed each count in the indictment individually, laying out the possible penalties of each charge. Doerman, through counsel, agreed with the possible penalties he faces as set forth by Chief Assistant Baron Allen.

Prosecutor Mark J. Tekulve then addressed bond, requesting that Doerman be held without bond pursuant to the Ohio Constitution. Prosecutor Tekulve indicated that Doerman allegedly “slaughtered his three boys, ages 7, 4 and 3.” Prosecutor Tekulve went on to describe the manner in which each child was allegedly executed by Doerman.

Counsel for the defendant did not request a bond on his behalf. Ultimately, Judge Victor Haddad ordered the defendant be held without bond.

Doerman is next scheduled to be in court July 5 at 11 a.m. in front of Judge Richard Ferenc for a pretrial.