Jacquelyn Gray

‘DaddyOFive’ couple sentenced for traumatizing children in Youtube ‘prank’ videos

 ‘DaddyOFive’ couple sentenced for traumatizing children in Youtube ‘prank’ videos
Child Abuse

The Maryland parents behind the controversial Youtube channel DaddyOFive were reportedly found guilty of child neglect Monday and sentenced to five years supervised probation. According to The Frederick News-Post, Mike and Heather Martin, of Ijamsville, entered Alford pleas to two counts each of child neglect. For reference, an Alford plea allows a “claim neither of guilt nor innocence toward charges brought …

‘She’s Savanna all the way:’ Boyfriend releases first pictures of murdered pregnant woman’s baby girl [UPDATE]
Murder
September 9, 2017

‘She’s Savanna all the way:’ Boyfriend releases first pictures of murdered pregnant woman’s baby girl [UPDATE]

The boyfriend of Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind has posted the first pictures of their presumed newborn daughter. Though Ashton Matheny said he wouldn’t release any pictures of Haisley Jo until she’s in his care, WDAY reports that the slain woman’s boyfriend recently posted photos of the infant girl to his personal Facebook page. Haisley Jo remains in protective custody until DNA …

Frenzied man slits woman’s throat and then eats her flesh: Cops
Violent Crime
September 9, 2017

Frenzied man slits woman’s throat and then eats her flesh: Cops

Police in South Africa arrested a man after he was reportedly found eating a woman he allegedly kidnapped and murdered, as reported by Herald Live. According to News24, the unidentified 23-year-old man allegedly abducted the woman in Mount Frere on Saturday and took her to his home in Eastern Cape. Provincial police spokesperson Captain Edith Mjoko revealed that …

8-year-old boy dies after mom’s sex offender ex bludgeons him with hammer [UPDATE]
Violent Crime
September 8, 2017

8-year-old boy dies after mom’s sex offender ex bludgeons him with hammer [UPDATE]

An 8-year-old boy who was allegedly beaten by his mother’s ex-boyfriend with a hammer died Wednesday afternoon, as reported by KCRA. According to The Sacramento Bee, Deandre Chaney Jr., 23, is accused of attacking the deceased child, his mother and his 7-year-old sister at their Sacramento home last Friday. Authorities apprehended Chaney in Nevada on Saturday as …

Jahi McMath, teen declared brain dead three years ago, may still be alive: Judge
Court
September 7, 2017

Jahi McMath, teen declared brain dead three years ago, may still be alive: Judge

More than three years after being pronounced brain dead, a California judge ruled Tuesday that Jahi McMath may technically still be alive, as reported by NJ.com. The Associated Press reports that Alameda County Judge Stephen Pulido’s ruling would allow a jury to award more money in McMath’s malpractice lawsuit. The girl’s family accused the Children’s Hospital in Oakland …

‘Benadryl babysitter’ drugs infant to death to stop his fussing
Murder
September 7, 2017

‘Benadryl babysitter’ drugs infant to death to stop his fussing

A Reynoldsburg, Ohio, babysitter who gave an 8-month-old baby boy a fatal dose of Benadryl last year was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday. The Columbus Dispatch reports that Lori A. Conley, 45, was sentenced to 11 years for involuntary manslaughter, three years for child endangering, and one year for tampering with evidence. In …

Woman produces sexually explicit videos with a 5-year-old, blames it on domestic abuse
Sex Crimes
September 7, 2017

Woman produces sexually explicit videos with a 5-year-old, blames it on domestic abuse

An Arlington, Texas, woman who included a young child in her explicit videos was sentenced to five years in prison on Wednesday. The Waxahachie Daily Light reports that Miranda Renea Kelso, 25, will serve two years in jail for indecency with a child by exposure and three years for indecency with a child. The two sentences will run …

Ex-lawmaker steals $20M in ‘End of the World’ coin scheme
Scams
September 6, 2017

Ex-lawmaker steals $20M in ‘End of the World’ coin scheme

A former Tennessee legislator who stole $20 million dollars in a gold coin Ponzi scheme was sentenced to prison on Tuesday. The Commercial Appeal reports that Larry Bates, 73, will spend 21 years in federal prison and pay $20 million to various victims affected by his scam, which entailed selling and purchasing silver and gold coins. Bates’ …