Dad Accused of Killing 3 Sons Execution-Style Appears in Court

Chad Doerman appeared in court today for a pretrial hearing. Police say Doerman confessed to lining up his sons (ages 3, 4, and 7) before killing them execution-style with a rifle. He's charged with aggravated murder for the boys' deaths.

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[MyLittleKitten]

Why do people like this guy even get a trial? What a waste of time and money. They caught him in the act. Guilty. Death Penalty. Done.

[LillPuffin]

He hated his wife more than he loved his own babies. He makes me sick.

[minnietrout]

That dude has lost the right to be called ‘dad.’ He’s a monster.

[donnacaldwell]

What a demonic act. Imagine hating your spouse more than you love your kids. No mercy deserves no mercy.

[Robert-wsmk]

Death Penalty by Fireing Squad, Anyone With Me ⁉️⁉️

[gregoryambres]

DEATH PENALTY. How could a man kill his own three, beautiful, innocent and angelic sons?! This is INFURIATING!

[swannyriver]

Such a coward plead guilty and accept your punishment

[DonnaLena]

This is the one case that challenges me to be patient with the legal system. He doesn’t deserve one peaceful breath! There’s no doubt of his guilt here!

[CoolLadyakaKathieKuhl]

Beyond tragic! My prayers and sympathy for Mother, daughter, extended family, officers, EMS all involved. This should not only be a DP case, but it should also be a public DP!

[tiamarie]

Can you imagine the terror those babies went through? Especially after the 1st was shot? My God.

[tiki]

I wouldn’t be able to go in living if I were that poor mother. My heart hurts for her.

[chynasparks]

Please don’t do anything that can screw up this trial. He did it. He planned it and he’s cool calm and collected. The max penalty is due here.

[Blaise]

My heart hurts for the Mother 💔 I cannot imagine her anguish.

[lauriedean]

A father acting like a fool at a football game is what you want to "shake your head at"...this kind of stuff makes me literally sick to my stomach and gives me chest pains because my heart hurts so bad for that mother and surviving sister, among other family members. I hope he gets what he deserves

[InvisibleVicky]

The fact it was premeditated makes me sick. That poor mother and sister

[tonimacdonald]

This is such a horrendous form of domestic abuse. This man is an absolute terrorist! Psychosocial abuse that reaches this kind of level of torment is way beyond my comprehension.

[the-finn]

I'll never understand what goes through a so-called parent's mind when they choose to kill their children. How can anyone execute their own beautiful children? Then he just sat there and waited for LE, almost like he was pleased with what he'd just done. I hope this SOB gets the death penalty. If he had an ounce of remorse, he'd plead guilty and save the mother and daughter from a trial. Being the coward he is he won't do that, even though he's already confessed and there's zero doubt who murdered these 3 precious boys. I hope he rots in hell.

[Pbavtor]

Imagine being his parents? Their son slaughtered their grandbabies.

[DQyou]

I hope the Boys MOM is getting all the help SHE NEEDS! 🙏 horrible to imagine

[deborahhall]

This case breaks my heart. I can't imagine what made him do this. Hope he gets that death penalty cuz that is what he deserves.