William Evans: A Community’s Grief and Justice | Cincinnati News

A national fundraiser has erupted in response to the tragic death of seven-year-old William Evans, found deceased in an Oakley apartment after suffering blunt force trauma — a case echoing a devastating 20-year-old tragedy that shook the community. The Youth Peace & Justice Foundation is rallying support to cover funeral costs and family needs, directing donations to a GoFundMe set up by William’s family. His mother, Kaitlin Evans, along with Kirby Rankin and Nessa Keaney, now face murder and child endangerment charges amid allegations of months-long abuse, torture, and beatings — with Rankin reportedly implicating others. As the community mourns this sweet, innocent child whose memory will endure, they also stand united to provide tangible relief to his grieving family during this unimaginable loss. 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/fa82dc7de5796228