CINCINNATI —

Sadness and anger filled a Hamilton County courtroom as family and friends of Luke Macke, murdered four years ago, confronted his killer, Christian Henderson.

Luke's loved ones wore light blue in his honor, and one by one, they told Henderson how he shattered their world. Advertisement

Mitchell Macke, Luke's brother, recalled the last time he saw his brother after spending the night together at a Reds game.

"When we got home, I turned to Luke and said, 'Be safe, I love you.' I never imagined that would be the last thing I'd ever say to him," Mitchell said.

Hours later, their father broke the news. "And then he said the words I will never forget. Your brother was murdered," Mitchell said.

Luke Macke was murdered by Christian Henderson, who lured him to Westwood in 2021 t

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