A Nebraska woman received up to a 72-year sentence Friday after abusing and killing a 5-year-old boy.
Nebraska Woman Convicted for Child Abuse Resulting in Death of a 5-Year-Old Boy
A 21-year-old Nebraska woman named Antonea Cannon was arrested and convicted of child abuse after her 5-year-old boy Jaylen Hearnes she was supposed to care for, died on suspicion of severe abuse.
During the investigation, authorities discovered that the Nebraska woman reportedly rushed the 5-year-old boy to the hospital and claimed she noticed him unresponsive and cold after picking him up that day.
After hearing her claims about how she found Hearnes unresponsive, authorities immediately suspected something off with the Nebraska woman.
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Nebraska Woman Was Sentenced to 72 Years in Prison for Child Abuse Leading to Death
The Nebraska woman claimed she left the 5-year-old boy with her 12-year-old sister; however, opposed to her claims, her sister testified that she wasn’t at home during that time, which her other sister confirmed, AP News reported.
Due to the inconsistency of the Nebraska woman’s claims, authorities investigated the case and discovered severe injuries in the 5-year-old boy’s body, along with blood inside her home—strong evidence that the child suffered from child abuse.
The Nebraska woman pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 70 to 72 years in prison for child abuse, which resulted in a tragic death.
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