Kirby Rankin Faces New Charges | Cincinnati News

Thirty-three-year-old Kirby Rankin faces murder and child endangerment charges after the body of seven-year-old William Evans was found in a closet in Oakley. Arrested alongside William’s mother, Kaitlin Evans, and Nessa Keaney—all pled not guilty—Rankin has a troubling history, including a recent conviction for assault at a Fairfield market where he allegedly punched a woman, caused her concussion and broken teeth, and brandished a gun at a bystander. Despite being released on a $100,000 bond pending sentencing for that assault, authorities had warned that Rankin posed a risk to others, especially after the victim’s father—a former law enforcement captain—voiced concerns. The prosecutor’s office insists their prior charges were legally appropriate and denies any connection between the January case and William’s death. Investigators believe William suffered severe blunt-force trauma and torture; Rankin reportedly confessed to involvement and implicated the other two defendants. The investigation remains open, with potential for additional charges as evidence emerges. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8fbf75f031b7da92