Cincinnati Boy’s Death Ruled Homicide by Blunt Force Trauma; Three Charged
The cause of death for a 7-year-old Cincinnati boy, William Michael Evans-Ellis, was revealed as blunt force trauma to the head. His body was discovered duct-taped in a closet with numerous other injuries. Three individuals, including his mother, her partner,…
Portland, OR, August 11, 2026 —
The cause of death for 7-year-old William Michael Evans-Ellis of Cincinnati has been determined to be blunt force trauma to the head, according to authorities. His body was found encased in duct tape inside a closet and exhibited numerous other injuries.
In connection with the boy’s death, three individuals have been charged with murder and child endangerment. Those charged include William Michael Evans-Ellis’s mother, her partner, and a third person. The specific names of the charged individuals were not provided in the summary.
Evidence gathered during the investigation suggests a pattern of prolonged abuse that spanned several months. The extent of the injuries and the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the child’s body indicate severe and ongoing mistreatment.
Further details regarding the timeline of the abuse, the exact nature of the other injuries, and the specific roles of each charged individual were not provided in the summary. The investigation into the circumstances of William Michael Evans-Ellis’s death is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Jared Goffinet, Emily Van de Riet on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
