On March 16, 2013, Broderick McGhee, aged 35, was found shot to death in Hamilton, Ohio. The incident occurred at MKM Custom Motors, located on Central Avenue. Around 10:37 PM, Hamilton Police and Fire units responded to the scene after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found McGhee in the office of the car repair business, suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 911 call was made by someone who identified himself as McGhee's brother, and he could be heard urging his brother to "please, get up," but unfortunately, Broderick was already beyond help by the time medics arrived.
Broderick McGhee had been working to turn his life around. He had established MKM Custom Motors about a year before his death, earning respect within the community for his efforts to positively change his life. He had a history of drug-related arrests between 2007 and 2011, including charges for drug possession, abuse, and trafficking. However, according to those who knew him, including his family, McGhee had made significant strides toward a better path in recent years. His business was part of that transformation, and he had begun to build a good reputation for himself in the local community.
The murder of Broderick McGhee was the first homicide in Hamilton in 2013, and despite the police's efforts, no suspects have been identified. Authorities have been unable to determine whether the crime was related to drugs or gang activities, but it has remained an unsolved homicide. The community and McGhee's family continue to seek justice for his death, with the hope that someone will eventually come forward with information that could help solve the case. The Butler County Sheriff's office and organizations like U-Can-Speak-For-Me have used posters and other means to draw attention to unsolved homicides in the area, including McGhee's case, to keep public awareness alive and encourage anyone with knowledge of the crime to provide crucial information.
