Justice Served for Brelynn Nobles
For those of you who have followed the Brelynn Nobles case, justice has now been served. Donald Ray Sparks Jr. was sentenced to 99 years in prison for the death of the 2-year-old. The article is pretty short, but there are some horrific facts about the case mentioned in the article, so read with caution. […]
Baby Boy Found Dead Along Highway
I wish I had more information on this one for you. A baby boy was found dead along a highway in Redding, California. The 11-month-old, Sabastian, was supposedly last seen with the mother’s ex-boyfriend. The ex, Christopher McDonald, 23, has been arrested on charges of kidnapping and murder, though the results of the autopsy are […]
Man Charged in Death of 4-year-old
Yet another victim of child abuse for you today. This time it was 4-year-old Malisa Delasancha. The mother’s boyfriend Travis Gauldin, 21, has been charged with murder in the case. He called police to report that she had fallen down the stairs. Unfortunately, she died in the hospital from her injuries two days later. There […]
Marchella Brett Pierce Starved to Death
I typically read so many articles about crimes against children that it takes a lot to really disturb me when I’m doing research for One By One. I sort of expect to be sad and can prepare for what I will read. This article really got to me though. A little girl was starved to […]
Trial of Linda Wilborn Begins, Charged with Murder of One Twin
The trial of Linda Wilborn, 33, began just a few days ago. If you do no remember, she was the mom who is being charged with murder and child abuse. One 22-month-old twin died from a ruptured heart. Doctors found old and new rib fractures on the little girl. The other twin, a little boy, […]
Father Fractures Baby’s Skull
I have another sad one for you, readers. An adorable little baby girl, Riley Ryon, was only 3-months-old when she died recently. Cause? A 2 ½ inch skull fracture caused by her father. When Christopher Scott Ryon, 27, could not get her to stop crying, he punched her in the head. She was found face […]
Kaden Fierro Survives Shot to Head
Wow, this is one strong little baby. 11-month-old Kaden Fierro is recovering from a gunshot wound to the head. The wound occurred when his mother’s boyfriend shot him, his mother, and himself in a bizarre murder/suicide incident. Kaden was initially paralyzed, but is now doing quite well despite some lingering bullet fragments in his skull. […]
Safe Haven Makes Slow Progress in Nevada
Just recently a baby was dropped off at an approved Safe Haven location in Nevada. This may not seem like breaking news to you readers, but consider that it is only the second safe drop off in Nevada’s history. Safe Haven legislation was adopted 11 years ago in this state. Only two babies have been […]
New Jersey Baby Abandoned at Bus Stop
Once again a baby was abandoned. This time it was in New Jersey. This incident is doubly sad to me because the parent who abandoned the child was obviously aware of Safe Haven laws. The baby was left at a bus stop directly across the street from a hospital. I’m sure the parent was just […]
Kaitlin Norton: No Knowledge of Safe Haven
19- year- old Kaitlin Norton obviously had no idea Safe Haven Laws existed when she decided to abandon her newborn in a yard the same day he was born recently. Missouri, like all of the other 49 states, has provisions which allow parents to safely relinquish their parental rights to a hospital, fire station, or […]
