Kevin D. Votaw, 64, was shot to death in his Springfield, Ohio, home on November 6, 2022, at about 9 p.m. He was found dead in his living room with an unknown number of gunshot wounds. Votaw had been retired from Navistar and is remembered locally for his workplace and community contributions.

Police identified his son, 41-year-old U.S. Army veteran Benjamin Adam Votaw of Fayetteville, North Carolina, as the suspect. Benjamin had been visiting to introduce his girlfriend. He told police he acted in self-defense after Kevin allegedly pulled a gun on him and his girlfriend, but investigators reported no firearm was found near Kevin’s body. Benjamin surrendered to police the next morning and was arrested; he was later indicted on aggravated murder, murder, and felonious assault.

Clark County’s prosecutor described the incident as stemming from family issues that had built up over time. Kevin’s friends and family have posted condolences and memories. If anyone knew Kevin or has information about what happened that night, please share what is known.