Zachary Dennis Zach Parrott, a 23-year-old male of unknown ethnicity, tragically died on December 27, 2021, in Sabina, Ohio. He was shot and killed by Phillip Haley, the estranged husband of Kari Haley, Zachary's friend and co-worker. The incident occurred at Kari Haley's home, where she had invited Zachary and a mutual friend over to play board games.
According to court documents, Phillip Haley entered the home and began yelling at Zachary, demanding that he leave. When Zachary attempted to gather his belongings, Phillip Haley allegedly attacked him, leading to a physical altercation that ended in the upstairs bathroom. Kari Haley heard two gunshots and found Zachary on the bathroom floor bleeding. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Phillip Haley was arrested by the Clinton County Sheriff's Office and charged with murder and felonious assault. He was held on a $150,000 bond in the Clinton County Jail. During the investigation, it was revealed that Phillip Haley had been living in his truck and was not supposed to be in the home. He claimed self-defense during the trial, but the jury found him guilty of murder and felonious assault. Phillip Haley was sentenced to 18 years to life in prison.
The case drew significant attention due to the circumstances surrounding Zachary's death and the legal proceedings that followed. The Clinton County Prosecutor's Office worked diligently to ensure justice for Zachary and his family. The trial concluded with Phillip Haley being found guilty and sentenced to prison, offering some measure of closure to the grieving family.
Zachary Parrott's death was a tragic and senseless act that shook the community of Sabina, Ohio. His memory lives on through the love and support of his family and friends, who continue to seek justice and peace in the wake of this devastating loss.
