Top Headlines

Feeds

83‑Year‑Old William Brock Sentenced to 21‑Years‑to‑Life for Uber Driver Murder

Updated (4 articles)

Sentencing Marks End of Criminal Trial The Clark County Common Pleas Court imposed a 21‑years‑to‑life term on Monday, February 2, 2026, requiring Brock to serve at least 21 years before parole eligibility[1]. The sentence follows a January conviction where a jury found him guilty of first‑degree murder, felonious assault and kidnapping[1]. Brock’s attorney subsequently filed a motion seeking acquittal and a new trial, which remains pending[1].

Brock’s Defense Claims Fear During Shooting In court, Brock testified he feared for his life, saying Uber driver Loletha Hall “backed up a little more” and he “shot at her shoulder”[1]. He described a struggle at the vehicle door where Hall allegedly “slammed it into my head,” injuring him, and claimed he does not remember the seconds that followed[1]. The defense narrative centers on a perceived self‑defense motive despite the later evidence of multiple gunshots fired at Hall[1].

Investigation Links Scam Call to Fatal Encounter The Clark County Sheriff’s Office reported Brock received a threatening phone call demanding money over a relative’s bail, which later turned into a scam that directed Hall to pick up a package at Brock’s house via the Uber app[1]. Investigators say Brock forced Hall at gunpoint, seized her cellphone, prevented her departure, and shot her multiple times as she attempted to re‑enter her vehicle, resulting in her death during surgery at a Dayton hospital[1]. Hall’s estate filed a wrongful‑death lawsuit against Brock and five unidentified “John Does,” seeking over $25,000 in damages[1].

Sources

Timeline

Mar 2024 – Brock receives a threatening scam call demanding bail money for a relative, and the same caller later arranges Uber driver Lo‑Letha Toland‑Hall to pick up a package at his South Charleston home, creating the fatal encounter [4].

Mar 2024 – Unarmed Uber driver Lo‑Letha Toland‑Hall, 61, arrives for the pickup, is forced at gunpoint, has her cellphone seized, and is shot multiple times as she tries to re‑enter her vehicle; she dies during surgery at a Dayton hospital [2].

2025 – Hall’s estate files a wrongful‑death lawsuit against Brock and five unidentified “John Does,” seeking more than $25,000 in damages, underscoring ongoing civil repercussions [2][3].

Jan 15, 2026 – A Clark County jury convicts 83‑year‑old William J. Brock of murder, felonious assault and kidnapping in the 2024 Uber driver shooting, after the defense presents dash‑cam footage of the driver’s arrival [4].

Jan 15, 2026 – The court schedules Brock’s sentencing for Jan. 21, 2026, indicating he will remain in custody pending the hearing [4].

Jan 20, 2026 – Clark County Prosecutor Daniel Driscoll laments that families lose loved ones to scams and notes that the criminals behind the scam remain at large, speaking after the jury’s guilty verdict [1].

Jan 21, 2026 – Brock’s attorney John Paul Rion files motions for acquittal and a new trial, arguing that jury instructions were flawed, the legal definition of “residence” was omitted, and evidence of self‑defense is insufficient [3].

Feb 2, 2026 – The Clark County Common Pleas Court sentences Brock to 21 years‑to‑life, requiring at least 21 years before parole eligibility, following his conviction on murder, assault and kidnapping charges [2].

Feb 2, 2026 – During sentencing, Brock testifies he acted out of fear, claiming Hall “backed up a little more” and that a scuffle at the car door injured him before he fired, while investigators reaffirm that Hall was unarmed and shot after being held at gunpoint [2].

Future (pending) – Brock’s motion for a new trial remains pending, meaning the conviction could be overturned on appeal depending on the court’s forthcoming decision [3].

All related articles (4 articles)

External resources (1 links)