by A Preble County man accused of fatally striking a woman with a machete has been indicted on multiple charges, including murder, in connection with a violent incident that occurred in June.
Key Details:
- Suspect: Kenneth Wayne Brabant
- Victim: 41-year-old Leigha L. Huff of Middletown
- Incident Date: June 22
- Location: 7700 block of Upper Sommes Road, near Camden, Preble County, Ohio
Charges Filed in Preble County Common Pleas Court:
- Two counts of murder
- Two counts of felonious assault
- One count of involuntary manslaughter
- One count of attempt to commit an offense
- One count of tampering with evidence
Court & Custody Status:
- Brabant’s bond was set at $1 million in municipal court
- He has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, according to court records
Incident Summary:
- Leigha Huff was riding on a motorcycle with a friend
- A man reportedly ran at them with an object in hand
- Huff’s friend drove away, and Huff was later found bleeding heavily
- They went to a nearby friend’s house on Aukerman Creek Road where 911 was called
- Huff died at the scene from a deep leg wound
Investigation Details:
- Deputies executed a search warrant at Brabant’s residence
- Brabant admitted to grabbing a machete after hearing the motorcycle
- He swung it at the bike, then noticed blood and hid the weapon in the woods
- He claimed he didn’t know who was on the motorcycle or how many were riding
Current Status:
- Brabant remains in custody
- The case is ongoing in Preble County Common Pleas Court
