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Two daycare workers sentenced for child abuse in Alabama

Daleville, AL

Kailey Gilley and Magan Koker, employees of Happy Hearts Christian Academy Daycare, have received prison sentences for abusing children in their care. Both women were sentenced to five years in prison following a plea agreement that left the sentence undisclosed at the time.

They will also serve a probation term of three years and are not eligible for parole. Gilley faced multiple counts of abuse, while Koker was charged with several counts of aggravated child abuse and torture.

Court records indicate that the women were arrested on October 10 after alarming injuries were discovered on a child picked up from the daycare. The case began when parents noticed bruising and swelling on their child, leading to a police investigation.

During the court proceedings, emotional testimony was provided by parents of the affected children. The judge emphasized the severity of the abuse after reviewing the evidence.

The daycare remains closed following the arrests. Happy Hearts Christian Academy Daycare, which had been described as a safe environment, catered to children up to age ten.

Surveillance footage reportedly showed the two women hitting children as part of their abusive behavior. Many of the victims were reportedly unable to communicate about the abuse due to their young age.

Arrest made after child abuse incident during diaper change

Louisville, KY A man is in custody after reportedly injuring a child during a diaper change. Jorge Jesus Perez-Ramirez, 29, was arrested on Wednesday and faces charges of first-degree assault and first-degree criminal abuse of a child aged 12 or under.

According to jail records, Perez-Ramirez unlawfully took custody of his girlfriend’s child. The alleged abuse occurred on October 14 when the child was taken to urgent care with severe injuries before being transferred to a children’s hospital for further medical assessment.

Staff at the hospital determined the child’s injuries resulted from abusive head trauma. Reports indicate the child remains in critical condition.

Court documents reveal that Perez-Ramirez “manifested extreme indifference to the value of human life” by treating the child in a way that caused such severe injuries. He pleaded not guilty and is currently being held at Louisville Metro Detention Center on an immigration detainer.

A preliminary hearing is set for December 8. The charge of child abuse carries potential penalties of 10 to 20 years in prison under Kentucky law.

Couple charged with child abuse after infant’s tragic death

Greenwood Township, MI

Elizabeth LynnLanor Hogan and Devin Austin Brown-Fowler are facing multiple charges following the death of their infant son. The couple is accused of second, third, and fourth degree child abuse in connection with the death of seven-month-old Maverick Lyle Bouck earlier this year.

On May 4, law enforcement responded to their residence on South 192nd Avenue. They discovered the infant unresponsive.

Initial reports described a tragic scene. Oceana County Sheriff Craig Mast remarked on the situation, expressing sympathy for the family.

Details have since emerged regarding the circumstances leading to the child’s death. Family members disclosed that the infant suffered three skull fractures, broken ribs, and a brain bleed.

The child’s grandmother indicated that one skull fracture appeared to be older, suggesting a history of abuse.

Charges against Hogan and Brown-Fowler do not include homicide, as authorities assert evidence does not support intent to harm.

On November 24, both subjects were arraigned and remain in custody at the Oceana County Jail. Hogan’s bond is set at $25,000, while Brown-Fowler’s is $50,000.

They are scheduled for preliminary examinations on December 9.

Mother arrested for child abuse and starvation in Missouri

Columbia, MO

A mother has been arrested for allegedly abusing and starving her child in Missouri. Breashia Jwantae Grant was taken into custody on Friday after being charged with felony first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and felony third-degree domestic assault.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department received multiple calls on Friday around noon regarding a child who appeared to be hiding from passing vehicles. Upon arrival, deputies found the child, who reported running away due to physical abuse.

The child stated that Grant struck them with a phone charging cable more than ten times. The victim displayed injuries on the arm, including swelling and scarring consistent with repeated abuse.

The child said that Grant had used food deprivation as a punishment, claiming they were not fed for five days two weeks prior and for two consecutive days earlier that week.

Currently, Grant remains in Boone County Jail without bond, and her next court appearance has yet to be scheduled.

Mother charged with child abuse after police welfare check reveals deplorable conditions

Louisa, KY

A 26-year-old mother was arrested after police conducted a welfare check at her home. Virginia Lynn Fernow faces charges of criminal abuse of a child and endangering the welfare of a minor.

Officers responded on Friday after receiving concerns about her two young children. They reported a foul odor emanating from the residence upon arrival.

Fernow was found to have her children, ages 2 and 4, in deplorable conditions. She informed police that her daughter had sustained a burn from a heater and claimed she treated the injury with diaper rash cream.

During the visit, police requested to see the children, which Fernow allowed but warned them about dog feces on the floor. Upon entering, officers observed garbage and feces throughout the home.

The children were discovered in a bedroom with no clothes on, surrounded by flies and insects. Fernow reportedly admitted to not cleaning the residence for several months.

She was taken into custody and is held at the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center on a $5,000 cash bond. A court date is set for November 19.

Police have not disclosed the whereabouts of the children following the arrest.

Tennessee mom arrested for child abuse amid horrific living conditions

WESTMORELAND, TN – Mindy Michelle Mooney, 36, is facing multiple charges after authorities found her children living in filthy and neglectful conditions. The Macon County Sheriff’s Office has charged Mooney with three counts of child abuse and neglect, stemming from conditions reported at her home on Tennessee State Route 52.

On Tuesday, a Macon County detective responded to a request for assistance from the Department of Children’s Services concerning a suspected child abuse case. The investigation revealed alarming statements from the children about their living situation.

The children reported that trash and animal feces were scattered throughout the residence. They described the state of their home, stating the filth extended to floors, furniture, and bedding, according to law enforcement.

The investigator corroborated these claims, noting trash covered the entire floor and strong odors were present. The children also indicated they often went without food, as almost all food in the refrigerator and cabinets was molded or spoiled.

In addition to the unsanitary environment, the children relayed accounts of being physically threatened. One child claimed that Mooney once instructed her husband on how to physically discipline them, telling him to “make sure he hits them in the throat.”

Authorities noted that the children had not attended school or participated in any educational activities since September 1. Following the investigation, Mooney was arrested and is being held at the Macon County Jail on a $60,000 bond.

Mooney is scheduled to appear in General Sessions court on Wednesday. The details of her case are not currently available to the public.

A mother faces serious consequences after her children endured appalling neglect and abuse, shocking the community.