A 37-year-old Semmes mother with a history of psychiatric issues drowned her two young children before hanging herself on Thursday, Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch said during a Friday press conference. Burch said the woman’s estranged husband and father of the children was not involved. Nancy M. Johnson and her two children -- 2-year-old Jacob Johnson and 5-year-old Mia Johnson -- were … [Read more...]
Columbus man accused of killing son, confesses to police he intended to shoot the mother but did not intend to kill the child
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Police described a chaotic crime scene and bizarre 34-hour manhunt during a Thursday morning court hearing for a man accused of killing his 4-year-old son. Jacquese Antwan Walker did not appear in court, waiving his right through an attorney. But that did not stop Columbus Police Sgt. Amanda McKelvey from describing in great detail how Jacquese Antwan Walker Jr., … [Read more...]
California legislature passes bill aiming to protect children from abusers during custody disputes
Again and again, Ana Estevez warned officials that the man she was divorcing, Aramazd Andressian, was abusive and dangerous. Nevertheless, a Los Angeles County family court judge granted him shared custody of their 5-year-old son, Piqui. One week later, on April 21, 2017, Andressian smothered the boy to death. Engulfed by grief, Estevez, a former elementary-school principal, teamed up with … [Read more...]
Murder warrants secured against dad in death of missing 2-year-old found in East Point landfill, police say
EAST POINT, Ga. — A day after police said that murder charges were pending against the father of a 2-year-old who was found dead in an East Point landfill last week, they confirmed warrants had been obtained on those charges. They now include both malice and felony murder in the case against Artavious North. Additionally, the 23-year-old's charges include first degree child cruelty and … [Read more...]
Healing through advocacy: Mother who survived deadly domestic violence attack shares story to save lives
Stephen Clare, 50, is accused of shooting his ex-wife and stabbing their two daughters. 11-month-old Willow Clare died from her injuries. SAN ANTONIO — Trigger warning: details of this story are graphic.For the first time, a San Antonio mother who survived a deadly domestic violence attack is opening to KENS 5. Mariah Gardner hopes her story will save others from suffering a similar fate.On … [Read more...]
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