Brendan Phillips, a 29-year-old man from Cincinnati, OH, was tragically found dead on February 16, 2018, in a Mount Airy alley. His death was the result of an execution-style shooting, where he was shot eight times in the head. Phillips was lured into a car under the pretense of going on a double date, only to be ambushed by the occupants.
The investigation into Brendan Phillips' death led to multiple arrests and charges.
Styles Hummons, 32, who refers to himself as a professional assassin known as "Ghost," was charged with murder for shooting Phillips. Courtney Walters, 22, was also charged with murder for her role in luring Phillips into the car. Olivia Busch, 20, faced murder charges for witnessing the killing and lying to investigators about what she knew. Additionally, Kahlia English, 30, was charged with murder in connection to Phillips' death.
The case involved a grand jury indictment of four people: Styles Hummons, Courtney Walters, Donell Woods, and Tratez Mackey. Hummons faced additional charges for conspiracy to commit murder and attempted murder, while Woods and Mackey were charged with conspiracy to commit murder. The investigation revealed that Hummons was involved in plotting at least one other homicide.
The tragic death of Brendan Phillips and the subsequent legal proceedings highlight the complexities and challenges of investigating and prosecuting such cases. The community continues to seek justice for Phillips and his family, hoping for closure and accountability for those responsible.
