On January 26, 2023, Caleb Simpson, a 28-year-old man from Cincinnati, Ohio, was found dead in North Fairmount. The Hamilton County Coroner's Office ruled his death a homicide on the same day. The Cincinnati Police Department's Homicide Unit subsequently took over the investigation.
The incident occurred on Pulte Street near Beekman Street in North Fairmount.
Following the discovery of Simpson's body, the police launched an extensive investigation to identify and apprehend those responsible for his death.
On February 10, 2023, the police made their first arrest in connection with Simpson's murder. Lucion Vaughn Jr., 21 years old, was apprehended by the Cincinnati Police and the Fugitive Apprehension Unit. Vaughn was charged with Simpson's murder, marking a significant breakthrough in the case.
The investigation continued, and on March 7, 2023, the Cincinnati Police Department made a second arrest. Clark Jefferson, 22 years old, was also charged with Simpson's murder. This development suggested that multiple individuals were potentially involved in the crime.
As of the time of these reports, the police had not publicly disclosed a motive for Simpson's murder. The case highlighted the ongoing efforts of the Cincinnati Police Department to solve violent crimes and bring those responsible to justice.
