A Missouri woman has been apprehended by local law enforcement after she was accused of filming herself as she suffocated her infant son with her hand and a blanket. The woman, identified as Emma Rigdon, 20, reportedly told a friend that the act gave her a sense of joy and an adrenaline rush. Rigdon is now facing two charges of child abuse or neglect, a class D felony, as per a probable cause statement from …
In a startling revelation, an Ohio woman has admitted to the murder of a 5-year-old boy, whose body was found in a manhole. The woman, Pammy Maye, reportedly became enraged when she discovered the child sneaking candy into his bed. The confession was captured on body camera footage worn by law enforcement officers during their investigation. Maye, 48, appeared remorseful as she detailed the events leading up to the tragic incident. She and her husband …
A young couple in Arizona, both 25 years old, have been apprehended by law enforcement following the tragic death of their one-year-old son. The parents, Braydon Jesus Pena and Shania Darlene Harris, are facing charges of child abuse and negligence after allegedly leaving their toddler unattended in his crib for over 16 hours. The investigation was initiated when Harris dialed 911 on March 24, reporting that her son was not breathing. According to local news …
A Michigan woman, aged 30, has been arrested and charged with the brutal murder of a 3-year-old girl she was babysitting. The woman, Iesha Harris, allegedly killed the child, Harmoni Henderson, after the toddler vomited on herself. Harris was taken into custody last week and faces charges of felony murder and first-degree child abuse. The Detroit Police Department responded to a call at a residence on Southfield Freeway on the afternoon of March 17. According …
A New York couple, both aged 28, are facing potential life sentences following their conviction for the brutal murder of a 5-year-old boy. The child, King Owusu, was the son of one of the defendants, Valerie Owusu. Her boyfriend, Emmanuel Addae, was also found guilty of the same charges. The verdict was delivered by a Suffolk County jury on Friday, following a trial that lasted over two weeks. The couple was found guilty of second-degree …
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the tragic discovery of a 13-year-old girl’s body in a wooded area. The girl, identified as Madeline Soto, had been reported missing earlier in the week when she failed to arrive at school. The grim news was announced shortly after authorities expressed their suspicion that the boyfriend of the girl’s mother may have been involved in moving the body. Law enforcement officials reported that Madeline’s body was found …
An Illinois woman, aged 30, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after confessing to the fatal beating of her 8-month-old daughter, Cherish Freeman, who wouldn’t stop crying. The sentencing was handed down by Judge Daniel Rippy of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court on Friday. Shanquilla Garvey, the mother, will serve her sentence in a state correctional facility, as announced by the authorities. Garvey had earlier pleaded guilty to a single count of first-degree …
A Florida woman, aged 28, has been arrested and charged with felony child abuse, following allegations of physical and psychological harm inflicted on her young child. The woman, identified as Karyn S. Parrish, is also accused of instructing one of the child’s siblings to repeatedly strike the child with a belt. The child, whose gender and exact age have not been disclosed, is known to be under five years old. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, …
A shocking incident unfolded at a Memphis school bus stop when a 25-year-old mother, identified as Rniya Criss, allegedly instigated a fight between her 7-year-old son and another boy of the same age. The situation escalated when Criss reportedly assaulted the other boy’s 13-year-old brother, who had stepped in to protect his younger sibling, according to local law enforcement. On December 1, 2023, two brothers, aged 13 and 7, were waiting for their school bus …
Two young cousins, aged 10 and 12, are facing murder charges for allegedly causing the death of a 3-year-old girl, Blessing Buckles, through severe physical abuse. The incident occurred while the children were left unsupervised as their parents and guardians went to a casino. The identities of the boys have not been disclosed due to their age. Another child, a 4-year-old girl, was also discovered to have been severely beaten, as reported by local news. …