A Sycamore Township man is in custody and facing murder charges for the death of his daughter, according to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials said deputies responded to a call for a person not breathing at a home on 6th Avenue in Sycamore Township Monday around 1 a.m.
The call was made after a young woman returned home to find her sister near the home’s front room, not breathing, according to officials. The young woman attempted CPR on her sister until deputies arrived. EMS transported her to Bethesda Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Hamilton County has identified her as 24-year-old Heather Thompson.
The sheriff’s office said deputies later found Heather Thompson’s dad, 64-year-old Franklin Thompson, in the home’s neighborhood and in possession of a gun.
“He is the father of the two women and they all live together in the home,” said Hamilton County Sheriff Public Information Officer Kyla Woods.
Franklin Thompson has been charged with one count of murder. The investigation is ongoing. Officials say more information will be released as it becomes available.
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This article appears in Jan 22 – Feb 4, 2025.