Amish woman accused in 4-year-old son’s death denied bail
Share this @internewscast.com

NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio (WJW) An Amish woman from Ohio, charged with murder following the deaths of her 4-year-old son and 45-year-old husband, was present Monday afternoon at the Tuscarawas County Courthouse for an evidentiary hearing.

Ruth Miller, 40, of Millersburg, was indicted earlier this month by a grand jury on seven counts, including aggravated murder, child endangerment, and domestic violence. She has entered a plea of not guilty due to insanity.

Monday’s hearing was to determine if bail should be established in Miller’s case.

Several law enforcement officials testified on Monday regarding their observations of Miller’s mental state both at the scene and throughout the investigation.

After hearing nearly four hours of testimony, Common Pleas Court Judge Mike Ernest said he was denying bail and that Miller would stay in jail.

WJW photo

On a family trip to Atwood Lake on Aug. 23, Miller is accused of throwing her son, Vincen, into the water. Investigators reported she was experiencing a “spiritual delusion” at the time.

Ruth Miller. Photo courtesy Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office

Investigators said Miller’s 45-year-old husband, Marcus Miller, also entered the lake as part a religious test and also drowned.

Dive teams recovered the bodies of Marcus and Vincen Miller from the bottom of the lake.

Body camera footage obtained by affiliate WJW showed Miller being questioned by officials. When asked about her son, she replied, “I gave him to God.”

Miller is currently in the custody of the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Department. She is facing life in prison if convicted.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Holocaust Exhibit Premieres in Champaign, Bringing Museum Experience to Visitors

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) – In a significant collaborative effort, three organizations came…

Tragic Loss in the Chess World: Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Passes Away at 29

Daniel Naroditsky, a distinguished chess grandmaster who captivated many with his skill…

Vermilion County Welcomes New Coordinator to Lead ‘Toys for Tots’ Holiday Efforts

VERMILION COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — As the holiday season approaches, Vermilion County’s…

RCSO Revamps Deputy Hiring Process After Series of Arrests: What You Need to Know for 2025

AUGUSTA, Ga. ()- Concerns have been raised regarding the recruitment process for…

Clearwater Police Safely Extract 5-Foot Boa Constrictor from Local Woman’s Vehicle

In an unusual twist of events in Clearwater, Florida, the local police…

Atlanta Airport Threat: Federal Prosecutors Take Action Against Suspect in Chilling Shooting Plot

ATLANTA – On Tuesday, federal prosecutors filed charges against a Georgia man,…

Transforming History: New Senior Housing Development Planned for St. Pete’s Iconic Gas Plant District

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — In a bid to explore new development…

Trump Urges Resolution to Government Shutdown at Rose Garden Luncheon: A Call to Action

As the government shutdown stretches into its third week, President Donald Trump…

Chaos in the Skies: American Airlines Pilots Misinterpret Passenger Activity as Security Threat

(The Hill) — A flight bound for Los Angeles was forced to…

Jefferson County Paramedic Faces Charges for Alleged Minor Exploitation

A paramedic from Jefferson County has been suspended following his arrest on…

Breaking News: DHS Hikes Humanitarian Parole Fees to $1,000—What This Means for Immigrants

HARLINGEN, Texas (Border Report) — The Department of Homeland Security has introduced…

Ghost Pirates Ice Cove Achieves Major Milestone in Port Wentworth

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Port Wentworth is marking a significant achievement on Tuesday…