Recent Vandalism Case Involving Vice President’s Residence
A 26-year-old man is suspected of vandalizing Vice President J.D. Vance’s home in Cincinnati. He informed law enforcement on Monday about his criminal record and mental health problems, requesting to be addressed as “Julia.” Reports indicate this information came from a federal source.
William DeFoor is currently in custody, facing charges including criminal damage to property, obstruction of public business, criminal damage or endangerment, and trespassing. Authorities allege that he used a hammer to break several windows at the vice president’s residence, though Vance and his family were not present during the incident.
According to FBI officials, DeFoor insisted on being called “Julia” at the time of his arrest. It remains unconfirmed if he identifies as transgender or non-binary, but recent social media posts have surfaced under the name “Julia DeFour.”
Court documents reveal that DeFoor has been involved in multiple recent criminal cases, with each case showing connections to his mental competency. In April 2023, he was charged with trespassing at the University of Cincinnati Health Psychiatric Emergency Services after he allegedly refused to leave the premises. This case was later dismissed when he was declared incompetent to stand trial.
In 2024, he faced two counts of criminal damage after reportedly breaking a window at a Hyde Park store. This case also suggested a mental health investigation, leading the court to prioritize treatment over conviction.
In October 2024, the Hamilton County Court found DeFoor incompetent due to mental illness, granting legal guardianship to his mother. His father, William DeFoor, is a pediatric urologist in Cincinnati and has a history of political donations, particularly to the Democratic Party, including significant contributions to Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign.
Federal records show that he has funded various Democratic candidates, giving more than $5,000 to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in previous campaigns. Following a mass shooting incident at Robles Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, DeFoor’s father also advocated for a federal assault weapons ban.
Reports suggest that William DeFoor’s son has shown signs of decline since graduating from college in 2018. He was nominated for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program during his time at Summit Country Day School. Furthermore, he started attending the University of Cincinnati’s School of Music but dropped out by 2020. Recently, he mentioned on social media that he is now attending Cincinnati State Technical Community College.
