Decades later, father still seeks answers in Mackenzie Branham homicide case
Published on April 27, 2026.
A fire that killed 8-year-old Mackenzie Branham in 2006 has been ruled as a homicide involving aggravated arson and sexual assault. Her father, Donald Branham, is still seeking answers in the case, which he believes can be resolved if the person responsible is never identified. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the case. The state fire marshal ruled the fire arson, but officials have not disclosed what started it. The Ohio Attorney General's office has been investigating the case for several months but plans to pursue additional investigative steps.
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