James Michael Williams, 38, of Hamilton, Ohio, died on June 27, 2020. Webster Funeral Home reported his death; he was survived by his mother, Barbara Williams, his daughter, Lailah Williams, and other family members.

Local authorities investigated the circumstances as a murder. A 41-year-old man from Hamilton, Marlowe Matthews, was arrested and charged with murder and was held without bond awaiting a preliminary hearing. The investigation identified Matthews as involved in the incident that led to Williams’ death and the prosecution was preparing its case.

If anyone knew James, Lailah, Barbara, or has information about the events in Hamilton around June 27, 2020, please share what you know.