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A Michigan couple, Joshua and Rachel Piland, were sentenced to at least 20 years in prison after their newborn daughter, Abigail, died from untreated jaundice—a curable condition. They refused medical care, citing faith, despite warnings from a midwife and Rachel’s mother. The court found their actions constituted criminal neglect.
Jake Haro, the father of missing 7-month-old Baby Emmanuel, has pleaded guilty to murder, impacting the criminal case against his mother, Rebecca. Attorney Bradford Cohen analyzes legal implications and a revised complaint.
South Carolina police found 47 animals, a decomposing goat, and an 8-month-old infant in a squalid home appearing well-kept externally. The parents were charged with child endangerment after authorities described the conditions as the worst they had encountered.
Megan Boswell’s friends and family grew concerned after not seeing her 15-month-old daughter, Evelyn, for months. Despite her claims the child was fine, a wellness check by her father led to the discovery of Evelyn’s body in a trash can on Boswell’s property, prompting a criminal investigation.
Beverley Allitt, a serial child killer, was investigated by Trevor McDonald, who combined historical archives, victim interviews, and expert insights to reconstruct the case. The inquiry highlighted the tragic impact of her crimes and the challenges in reporting such atrocities.
Nineteen-year-old Darren Munoz reported a burglary to 911, but police allege it was a cover for orchestrating the murders of his father and stepmother. He recruited his 18-year-old friend Julio Zamora to kill them with a ghost gun to claim an inheritance. Evidence found at the scene and on Munoz’s phone led to the case’s reversal.
A babysitter in Okeechobee, Florida, is accused of poisoning an 11-month-old infant with antifreeze, with investigators suggesting this may not be her first offense. Court documents detail missing antifreeze and inconsistencies in her account, prompting analysis by former child abuse prosecutor Marian Braccia.
Sara Smith, 27, faces a first-degree child cruelty charge in Georgia after a baby under her care sustained injuries, including bruises and a broken arm. The state’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation opened the case in February following the mother’s report of the child’s harm.
New York babysitter La’Keysha Jackson faced multiple charges after surveillance footage showed her whipping three young boys with a leather belt 58 times and using objects like a hanger. The grandmother discovered the live feed, leading to her arrest after weeks on the run.
On October 18, 2018, a woman stopped at a laundromat after picking up her children, accompanied by her sister and two young children—a two-year-old and a younger sibling—following a list of errands.
The case of Marissa Tietsort is examined through an independent media organization's efforts to provide accurate, responsible coverage of law enforcement and criminal investigations. The organization aims to inform and educate the public while upholding the presumption of innocence for all individuals involved.
On March 8, 2018, a single father dropped off his 3-year-old daughter at a babysitter’s home, following their routine. Ten minutes later, he received a call that brought devastating news, altering his life dramatically.