CINCINNATI — Joseph Rudd, 25, is being held on a $2 million bond after he was arrested Monday and charged with murder for the death of his father.
Joseph was supposed to appear in court Tuesday morning, but the judge waived it for security concerns.
Police said they responded to the 2500 block of Linden Street for reports of a person injured on Monday. Those first on the scene found 60-year-old Troy Rudd dead from a "blunt force trauma injury," police said.
Prosecutors said Joseph "struck his dad [Troy] in the head," cut his ankle monitor off and fled. The monitor was found next to his father's body, prosecutors said.
According to prosecutors, police were notified by a "strap tamper alert," and attempted to call him.
When police responded, prosecutors said they looked through a window and saw Troy on the ground.
CPD said its investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 513-352-3542.
Joseph is set to appear before a grand jury on Sept. 5.
