Topline: Police say the man shot his daughter several times, and she was later found by her sister.
Published: January 30, 2025 9:30 am ET
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Franklin Thompson (via Hamilton County Sheriff's Office)
SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, OH — Police say an Ohio admitted to shooting his daughter several times during an argument over smoking inside their home.
According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, 64-year-old Franklin Thompson is behind bars on one count of murder.
Court documents obtained by WXIX showed Thompson’s other daughter arrived at their shared home in Sycamore Township, Ohio, and foundher sister—24-year-old Heather Thompson—dead inside the residence.
Despite administering life-saving measures, the victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Thompson was tracked down by police near the residence and was taken into custody. He reportedly had a gun on him during the arrest.
Investigators stated in an affidavit that Thompson “did knowingly cause the death of Heather Thompson (daughter) by means of a firearm by shooting the victim several times during a verbal dispute inside their home….Franklin Thomson was subsequently interviewed by Sheriff’s Detectives and admitted to shooting his daughter several times during a verbal interaction.”
Prosecutors alleged that the argument “apparently revolved around smoking in the house.”
Authorities did not specify who was smoking.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Franklin Thompson (via Hamilton County Sheriff's Office)
SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, OH — Police say an Ohio admitted to shooting his daughter several times during an argument over smoking inside their home.
According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, 64-year-old Franklin Thompson is behind bars on one count of murder.
Court documents obtained by WXIX showed Thompson’s other daughter arrived at their shared home in Sycamore Township, Ohio, and foundher sister—24-year-old Heather Thompson—dead inside the residence.
Despite administering life-saving measures, the victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Thompson was tracked down by police near the residence and was taken into custody. He reportedly had a gun on him during the arrest.
Investigators stated in an affidavit that Thompson “did knowingly cause the death of Heather Thompson (daughter) by means of a firearm by shooting the victim several times during a verbal dispute inside their home….Franklin Thomson was subsequently interviewed by Sheriff’s Detectives and admitted to shooting his daughter several times during a verbal interaction.”
Prosecutors alleged that the argument “apparently revolved around smoking in the house.”
Authorities did not specify who was smoking.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Ohio Man Accused of Murdering Daughter Over Argument About Smoking Inside Home
Police say the man shot his daughter several times, and she was later found by her sister.
By Jacob Charles
Published: January 30, 2025 9:30 am ET
Franklin Thompson (via Hamilton County Sheriff's Office)
SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP, OH — Police say an Ohio admitted to shooting his daughter several times during an argument over smoking inside their home.
According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, 64-year-old Franklin Thompson is behind bars on one count of murder.
Court documents obtained by WXIX showed Thompson’s other daughter arrived at their shared home in Sycamore Township, Ohio, and foundher sister—24-year-old Heather Thompson—dead inside the residence.
Despite administering life-saving measures, the victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Thompson was tracked down by police near the residence and was taken into custody. He reportedly had a gun on him during the arrest.
Investigators stated in an affidavit that Thompson “did knowingly cause the death of Heather Thompson (daughter) by means of a firearm by shooting the victim several times during a verbal dispute inside their home….Franklin Thomson was subsequently interviewed by Sheriff’s Detectives and admitted to shooting his daughter several times during a verbal interaction.”
Prosecutors alleged that the argument “apparently revolved around smoking in the house.”
Authorities did not specify who was smoking.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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