Ronald Rousseau, a 37-year-old African American man, was tragically shot and killed on August 20, 2017, in the driveway of his home in Cincinnati’s Westwood neighborhood. The father of three had aspirations of opening a clothing store, a dream that was cut short by a fatal bullet. According to reports, neighbors recalled hearing someone call his name, prompting Rousseau to approach them. An argument ensued, and he was shot dead.
His mother, Twannette Rousseau, has been vocal about her grief and frustration, expressing disbelief that justice has not been served in her son's case.
The crime remains unsolved, and no arrests have been made. Twannette Rousseau has pleaded for the community to come forward with any information that could help identify the perpetrator. She has emphasized that her son did not believe in carrying guns and was raised with values that discouraged violence. Despite the passage of time, she remains determined to find answers, drawing inspiration from other families who have fought for justice in similar cases.
The investigation into Ronald Rousseau’s death has faced challenges. Reports indicate that police found digital scales and a white powder inside his home, though his mother has questioned the relevance of this discovery, arguing that it has detracted from efforts to solve the murder. She has also raised concerns about missing money that was intended to fund her son's clothing store, which disappeared from his home following the police search. These unresolved questions have only deepened the family's anguish.
On the sixth anniversary of his death, family and friends gathered for a vigil near the site of the shooting, releasing balloons in his memory and distributing fliers with details of his case. The event was attended by other families who have lost loved ones to unsolved homicides, reinforcing the need for community involvement in solving these crimes. Despite the lack of progress, Twannette Rousseau remains hopeful that her son's killer will be found and held accountable.
