Chad Doerman

Banner of Chad Doerman Chad Doerman pleaded guilty to executing his three young sons with a rifle at their home in Ohio. He avoided the death penalty, but will spend the rest of his life in prison.


Chad Doerman handcuffed.
Chad Doerman's sons, Clayton, Hunter and Chase.
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Chad Doerman sits in court with his attorneys
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Chad Doerman sits in court
Chad Doerman appears in court
Chad Doerman appears in court in a protective vest
Chad Doerman appears in court
chad doerman appears in court
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Chad Doerman, accused of shooting his three young sons to death, wants his confession suppressed.
Chad Doerman in court for motions hearing.
Splitscreen of Adam Montgomery and Chad Doerman.
Chad Doerman walks into court in a suit
Chad Doerman is facing the death penalty for killing his 3 sons execution-style.
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Chad Doerman cries in court
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Chad Doerman in court on Nov. 20, 2023.
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Analyzing Parents Who Kill

As Chad Doerman appears in court, a closer look at high-profile cases where parents were convicted of murdering their children. More

July 5, 2023

Chad Doerman stands in a green shirt in a still frame from bodycamera video
Chad Doerman cries in court
Chad Doerman at a July 5 pretrial hearing.
Chad Doerman appears before a judge.
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Chad Doerman stands in court
Chad Doerman appears in court