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Child abuse investigations in Kentucky

Overview

In Evarts, Kentucky, three residents were arrested following allegations of criminal child abuse involving a child aged 12 or younger. Dakota Whittaker, 21, and Jacqenlin Rueschau, 20, face felony charges of criminal abuse and endangering the welfare of a minor. Additionally, Rev. Johna Farley, 63, was arrested and charged with failure to report child neglect or abuse. The investigation remains ongoing.

Entities

Elijah Mayes · Grayson Walton · Cleaton · Central City Police Department · Kentucky

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Evarts residents arrested on child abuse allegations

    Three Evarts, Kentucky, residents, including two facing felony child abuse charges, have been arrested following allegations of criminal abuse and neglect of a child aged 12 or younger.

  2. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Kentucky babysitter arrested in fatal abuse of 11-month-old

    A 19-year-old babysitter, Elijah Mayes, was arrested in Kentucky for the fatal abuse of 11-month-old Grayson Walton after the child's body was found hidden in a couch.

Sources

carsonnow.org · freerepublic.com · harlanenterprise.net · offthepress.com · oilcity.news