The Man Who Almost Killed a Woman Now Faces Murder Charges | Cincinnati News

Seven months before he murdered a seven-year-old boy, Kirby Rankin was caught on video violently assaulting a woman in a grocery store parking lot—threatening her with a gun, punching her, and leaving her with serious injuries. Despite her warnings to authorities about his dangerous behavior, prosecutors charged him with only misdemeanors. Now, facing murder charges for the death of William Evans-Ellis, Rankin has already pleaded guilty to the lesser offense and awaits sentencing. His release on bond after the assault—and the lack of felony pursuit—has sparked outrage among victims’ families and investigators still grappling with why justice didn’t come sooner. A memorial fund has been launched to honor the young life lost. 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/1950ca5a65111942