Blake Hutchinson Dies by Suicide After Being Charged in 6-Year-Old’s Homicide in Columbus
Columbus, Ohio – A man at the center of a tragic child homicide case has died by suicide, Columbus police confirm. Blake Hutchinson, 24, who was charged with murder and child endangerment in the death of 6-year-old Eva Bretz, took his own life while being approached by SWAT officers.
The Columbus Division of Police reported that Knox County SWAT had been surveilling a home where Hutchinson was believed to be staying. As he exited the residence, officers moved in, and Hutchinson fatally shot himself before arrest.
Emergency responders were dispatched around 3:30 a.m. on April 13 to a residence in the 4000 block of Migration Lane, near Stelzer Road. Eva Bretz was found unresponsive and rushed to Nationwide Children’s Hospital with critical internal injuries, including a severed liver, bruises, and marks consistent with strangulation. She was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The Franklin County Coroner ruled her death a homicide.
At the time of the incident, Eva was under the care of Hutchinson and her mother, Ashley Fagan, 32. Both adults reportedly gave conflicting accounts and failed to explain Eva’s fatal injuries. Fagan was arrested and is currently held at Franklin County Jail.
The case continues to unfold as authorities review the evidence and statements.
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