e to investigate. 

The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office eventually arrested Cleveland Broadie for reckless conduct-HIV infected person. The warrant said he knew his HIV status since 2006 but did not tell his wife, Denise Broadie.

The case grew at two other women came forward saying Cleveland Broadie did not disclose his status prior to unprotected sex.

Cleveland Broadie was eventually indicted on five charges: malice murder, felony murder, and three counts of reckless conduct.

In a May 2025 hearing, Rockdale County prosecutors argued Cleveland Broadie intentionally hid his diagnosis; was not regularly taking medication; and had unprotected sex with his wife as well as other women.

Cleveland Broadie's bond has been set at $1.5 million. (WANF)

His defense attorney argued he had disclosed his status to his wife in writing before they married, a claim Denise Broadie's family disputed.

The plea deal brought Hammonds and Young peace.

 It's better for our mental health [and] our wellbeing to accept an outcome, because no amount of time was going to be sufficient enough for our mother's loss of life,  Hammonds said.

 We've been through a lot and we're ready to move on in life and mourn our mother, which we haven't had a chance to do and enjoy life like she would've wanted us to.  Young said.  I think she's proud we saw it through and got justice for her and the other victims. 

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