Grady Judd press conference on 4-year-old killed

WATCH LIVE: Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gives an update on a woman arrested for the ‘horrible’ murder of her 4-year-old child. MORE: bit.ly/4baroDK

[@thomazz1976]

I think the death penalty is appropriate given these allegations proven she's found guilty.

[@lizzieb6311]

No…that’s far too easy of an end….

[@gusgarza6529]

Then What?

[@SoundofSilence492]

Old Sparky. Not prison. Some bleeding heart parole board will let her out in 10 years. And the decades long death row wait needs to be rescinded.

[@mariepthenor760]

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[@Herbie-Went-Bananas-Then-Split]

@@SoundofSilence492 Old Sparky to get her twitching. Switch it off, repeat twice weekly, and let the other prisoners watch that video.

[@Batmandabomb]

Not all monsters are under the bed.... they are in the house.

[@nunyadambiznes675]

Where do you keep your bed?

[@Batmandabomb]

@@nunyadambiznes675 In a safe place

[@adamantium4797]

​@Batmandabomb jus say ur bed is the dog house. admit it! Lol

[@nunyadambiznes675]

@@Batmandabomb Where's that safe place, bud? Might it be in the house? 😒

[@Batmandabomb]

@@nunyadambiznes675 Look at bat Towers

[@davinxi5926]

Death penalty

[@sheryljeanne]

And quickly. She doesn't need 20 years

[@davinxi5926]

@@sheryljeanne saves tax payers money

[@pattiyhb2104]

@@davinxi5926 I don't want to feed and house her. Guilty verdict? Out the back door and unalived/

[@woodchuckcider1]

Don't get your hopes up. Even after murdering all those kids at Stoneman Douglas HS he still didn't get the death penalty in FL.

[@jesusrivera2970]

Sheriff Judd is madder then a mf 👀

[@lindsayschilling8707]

And, rightfully so! Oh, Lord, my heart hurts! 😢❤

[@Zachf7775]

than

[@swimpy3838]

He's not the only one. This is evil.

[@Robert-ch2jw]

He thinks all humans are equal, he projects a Haitian child onto a White child and internalizes the loss. He is hallucinating.

[@user-qk1kg3xf9q]

We all are

[@paulaalejandra1678]

The person who records those videos needs to be arrested as well!

[@QUEENDIONNE23]

I was thinking the same thing, but it might Cameras inside the home

[@Fclyoungc]

It’s cameras in the home

[@thomasgriffin8269]

Agreed

[@danil3701]

I was just going to say the same thing!!!

[@danil3701]

​@@FclyoungcGrady said the videos were on the suspects phone

[@user-yx7ds7wy8g]

I'm a 72 year old male who has seen some evil things go down in-person, yet, I held my composure -- maintained CONTROL.... This brought tears to my eyes that I can't control.

[@carlendres3048]

Anyone that doesn't believe EVIL exists in this world is sadly mistaken. The devil walks this Earth and works through weak people.

[@lindaball403]

My whole body got chills! That poor baby! 😢😢😢

[@MsggieB.6870]

​@@carlendres3048I believe this also!

[@Pugetwitch]

Man just hearing about that video clip they talk about with she did before she threw him... I can't even say it bro. I'm in tears 😢​@@lindaball403

[@leslievey8453]

Thank God for your tears and it means you still have a heart and soul .

[@aerialcat1]

Sheriff Judd is a national treasure… absolutely no nonsense towards criminals, and displays amazing compassion for their victims.

[@scvcando]

No he is not a national treasure! He is a disgrace to the office that he holds. It is not his job to convict!

[@GatorNRP]

@@scvcandoget over it, have fun in ur dem run hell hole

[@jameysummers1577]

I'm sitting here, a 48 year old man who never cries, in tears. Edit: And then the video of the abuse is shown....I'm a damn mess right now. There are many people who would want those kids and would treat those precious kids with the care and love they deserve.

[@rebeccatreadwell546]

Me too Brother 😢

[@maxbang1813]

You can cry, you are a human, with real feelings. I'm crying as well. Unimaginable cruelty! So sad. I'm praying that his sweet soul is resting in peace.

[@tonyelbows8045]

There is judgement coming, and death is a curse, not the intended circumstance for us. This female will stand before God, like us all, and man, I would hate to be her. All things will be made right.

[@user-qu6yv5wg9j]

God bless you, sir!!!

[@patsysmothermon7861]

I Totally Agree !! THE GOOD LORD'S PUNISHMENT for this evil person will be Thousands of times Worse - HELL !! 😮🙏🏻🦋💒

[@todd1524]

Grady Judd is the epitome of a stand up man! And peace officer. God Bless Grady Judd

[@scvcando]

Sheriff Judd is a disgrace to the uniform. It is not his job to convict!

[@garysmith1181]

This breaks my heart... And pisses me off beyond comprehension.

[@James-fo4un]

I hope she gets what’s coming for her in prison

[@SonofGodSieglinde]

Yes

[@TheLufkins]

She will, CO's are said to look the other way when the justice is being served or are extremely slow to respond.

[@ginar6578]

Lord Jesus these children are tortured so badly.This needs to Stop! 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@adamantium4797]

I had good day. Got new license

[@Lakjfrm863]

Rip brian boyer

[@InMyPOV2u]

The 16 year old will have to live with this too. What horror! I am beyond LIVID!😡

[@sylvisims5455]

A person who can do this to a child has no soul. What was even more concerning is that he was silent 😭😭 not even a whimper

[@danil3701]

Yesss!! I just said the same thing!!!! 😢

[@choppermike3329]

Pure evil.​@@danil3701

[@tammybrownbarajas8165]

💔🙏🏻😇🙏🏻😥

[@FloweryThoughts]

He is probably used to the beatings or they get worse if he cries.

[@adotintheshark4848]

@@FloweryThoughts maybe she's not the only person who beat the kid.

[@carlenewilliams236]

TO SEE HIM THERE WITH HIS CRAYONS AND HIS BOOK IS A CLEAR REMINDER THAT THIS IS AN INNOCENT CHILD.

[@user-to4mj6gd9m]

🥲

[@valcanoman1829]

AND THIS BITCH JUST BEATS HIM UP FOR NO REASON AT ALL.

[@jabh7250]

This is some of the worst recordings i've ever seen of a poor kid. Even the journalists are gasping. Omg. Life in prison is almost not enough.

[@smokeydabeecharlescoleman8365]

What do you mean almost. Just say it!! Oh, nm. They will Sensor you.

[@MrPopo269]

You're absolutely right.

[@nealshort670]

Please do not waste tax dollars death penalty as soon as possible!

[@ian5780]

..if only there was something worse than life... just can't quite put my finger on it.

[@BSO1260]

💯 A death penalty case if anything else I’m going to be PISSED!!!

[@pedanpontif]

What about the families of the Parkland shooter?

[@Swartz007]

@@pedanpontif This story is about this child! Go view the story about that case!!! You have no concern, care nor respect for this child!!!!

[@pedanpontif]

@@Swartz007 You don't know what my cares or concerns are. STFU!

[@davinxi5926]

Evil

[@tiffinhappy9744]

My wife and I are in our seventies and would have gladly taken this child if she would have gave him up. What an evil person

[@stevenragan8400]

Dios te bendiga

[@virginiariley994]

As many bad things that Chief Judd has seen, cases like this still rocks him to the core. Thank you Chief for caring for these children.

[@donaldwillinger4280]

Thank you, Sheriff, for sharing this criminal act with us.

[@PerfectlyImperfectly]

My heart breaks for this baby and what he endured in little life. God has him wrapped in arms now

[@just_observing1]

It never surprises some of us. He isn't suffering anymore.

[@Tackleboxandfishingpoles]

Very true. Reminds me of the song by The Greene’s titled “Jesus Has A Rocking Chair”. BEFORE any one comments that The Lord Jesus Christ could have stopped/prevented this sweet little boy’s abuse & murder, we are ALL born with free will. Free will to choose to do good OR evil. To obey The Lord Jesus Christ OR satan. Who do you choose?

[@fairleylong3593]

He's in God's hands. He will not have to suffer anymore. No more heart act and no more pain.

[@SonofGodSieglinde]

Yes he is being healed and loved

[@Em22-wtf]

​@@Tackleboxandfishingpolessadly that baby didn't have the free will to not be abused 🤷‍♀️

[@vickynoname9860]

​@@fairleylong3593If God really exist, he's not all powerful and if he is powerful than he's not all good. How can this happen to a child?

[@davidjames7382]

You can tell by Sheriff Judd's expression, it makes him utterly sick what this woman did to this child. Seeing her beat the boy and throw him in a pool. Think I heard reporters gasp in the audience. It's disgusting. Then told her 16 yr old to lie. So she knew exactly what she was doing. This isn't Haiti lady, now you get the full punishment of what you deserve, after what you have done to this boy. And her and her husband have "lawyered up" tells volumes. I'm sure her husband knew what she was doing.

[@ian5780]

Wasn't expecting to see her wailing on him that much. It shocked me.

[@stevenragan8400]

The lawyer is only gonna try to get her out of the death penalty. She has few other options, but it will keep her out early on till formal charges.

[@ian5780]

@@stevenragan8400 let's hope he isn't successful. Let's hope she gets the chair.

[@stephanLefour66]

Why did she adopt this kid ? That's bad really bad ...

[@debrakelly4505]

My question exactly!!!! What a shame 😢

[@davinxi5926]

Who approved this if they came from Haiti? The consular office and medical personal

[@greenbeagle13]

I was wondering the same thing. If there is money involved, they need to stop that program - NOW.... 😡😡😡😡

[@smokeydabeecharlescoleman8365]

Follow the money, bet she gets a monthly check!!!

[@greenbeagle13]

@@smokeydabeecharlescoleman8365 - That has to be it. And if it is - that program needs to stop.

[@courtkuykendall]

I hope the women in the jail get to see this!

[@jessebacon9535]

As a child from an abusive home, I know what he felt. I hope when she gets to prison she will get what she gave. Even the worst criminals hate these monsters.

[@valcanoman1829]

Yes they are! They are going to call her many mean names and will eventually killed her for what she did.

[@paulafoster2607]

Evil. What kind of monster could do that to a child?

[@user-nv8xi7pj2j]

A Democrat who wants a tax credit

[@ednanieves4858]

Thank you for exposing child abuse. It’s important to know this type of abuse.

[@scottmong8763]

When street justice via cop should be permitted and overlooked !!!

[@OldRogue9]

I'm steady manifesting that whether it comes from law enforcement or somebody in jail that just wants to prove a point

[@skepticon9390]

Sadly, not all cops are Polk County cops.

[@truth4004]

Nope.

[@suzicares2721]

I couldn't watch this..... I pray for such children daily. Be vigilant, take a good look at kids and listen for their cries. 😪😒

[@sheryljeanne]

Why take in a child. If this what you are going to do to the baby?

[@lindsayschilling8707]

They do it for $$$

[@user-nv8xi7pj2j]

A tax credit. That’s all

[@truth4004]

@@lindsayschilling8707 well she only had the kid for a year.. if it was for money she'd have kept him alive.

[@kitsunefaye1661]

Because the 16-year-old man was too big for her to torture (he can fight back), so she adopted a toddler to torture. Like Shanda Van Ark, she wasn’t intending on taking out the baby; she wanted to torture him for as long as possible.

[@scottvoigt8110]

It's so hard to believe there are so many Horrible people in the world.

[@truth4004]

Its not hard to believe.

[@ontexastime6690]

What in the hell is wrong with these monsters? I will NEVER understand it.

[@susanmcclellan1773]

People are monsters....

[@richboz3156]

Not all people...The caregiver to this young boy is definitely an evil monster!

[@TheMrsray94]

I agree you are right people are evil

[@geedubb2005]

This is the hardest thing to deal with as a cop and anybody involved in these cases. As a former deputy that had to deal with abuse cases, it’s still painful to hear these things and the ugly memories still trouble me. I watched through the five minute mark but couldn’t take any more. I can deal with a lot but I couldn’t stay to watch the beatings or drowning of this precious little Angel. May God give those who investigated and rendered medical care, the strength and comfort to get through this. May God wrap his arms around this child and give him everlasting love and peace. God Bless Sheriff Judd and the community. With tears in my eyes, I hope that lady burns in hell!

[@patsysmothermon7861]

she DEFINITELY WILL !! "I SHALL REPAY, SAYETH THE LORD !!"😢😮

[@teresaacevedo1731]

Thank you for your service. I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of this type of behaviors. May this little boy rest in peace.

[@michaelb5299]

Me and my cousin helped rescue a 16 year old boy from Haiti from an extremely abusive foster parent. He lived with us for two years, and we got him on his feet.

[@davidwiner8571]

What a terrible thing to do this is just a gross thing to do to a child or anyone else.

[@karensback]

You two should have moved to Haiti instead of bringing that thug here to become our burden.

[@SoundofSilence492]

Points in the Universe for being decent humans. Kudos!

[@fairleylong3593]

God bless you

[@sharoncravenor2226]

God bless you all!

[@brendamoore1922]

This is just horrific! Makes me sick!

[@BSO1260]

Your telling me the husband and 16 year old knew NOTHING is 💯 BS Unexplained bruises just don’t appear I’m sure that little boy was shut down every day in that nightmare of a home and you tell me nobody noticed the only escape that poor child Had was going to school..

[@amyd.thompson-bernard1817]

The 16 year old may have been treated the same way when he was young & in the control & custody of the same woman.

[@kimteague8040]

He probably beat them too

[@kimteague8040]

She not He

[@marcarturi2137]

who shot the video?

[@stevenragan8400]

Exactly! My f”ing thoughts. What are these a family of zombies?

[@pamcombs8986]

The Question is “ HOW DID THIS EXPRESS ADOPTION CRAP PASS”???

[@user-nv8xi7pj2j]

Democrats

[@candykane4271]

BIDEN!! and I bet Hillary is in on it.

[@melissaj6786]

She is a monster.

[@lafaynecallahan7189]

THIS MAKES ME SICK!!!😡😡😡

[@richardatyeo9903]

Death penalty case!

[@user-hd1ly5ly3d]

Death Penalty. I can't even Imagine what this child suffered.

[@Rob_Basich]

There isn't anything evil enough to wish upon her. That poor child😪

[@Joker75113]

If you don’t protect a child, you’re a failure as a human, no matter who that child is-an unbelievable disgrace of a human.

[@user-cr1pm3rt6i]

Sheriff Judd, I don't know HOW you have done your job for this long and haven't ended up in prison yourself. I can guarantee I would not be able to be in law enforcement- I couldn't remain calm and focused in these situations-. I myself am a survivor of csa, child abuse and torture. I had the best law enforcement team, prosecution team l, cps advocates and case managers and therapists. Fast forward 30 years and I am ok. I've made it. I suffer daily with the repercussions of someone else's choices and actions, but I am here and thriving. Bless you sir! Bless your officers. We need you.❤

[@lindamcwilliams9056]

I’m not a violent person but when you abuse/bully helpless kids that’s when I get mad. I have grandkids and if their parents did something to them that was wrong they would have to deal with me. My heart is broken. The way she was hitting him on the floor looks like she was chopping wood. Jail is too good for her. Lord help us!!!

[@charlayned]

I have 9 grandkids, all in high school and college except for the 4 year old (a surprise). I cannot imagine my kids doing that and, if they did, I would put an end to them and gladly go to jail for it. At least the kids would be safe. I'm kind of hoping my late sister has found this boy in heaven and is loving him, she would. He has love now.

[@lindamcwilliams9056]

@@charlayned Amen.

[@davinxi5926]

What’s going on with social work, doctors who are overseeing this, HHS, and atf, and etc. this is a failure of all agencies

[@deekang6244]

The follow-up for adoptions and foster care is abysmal and generally non-existent.

[@lindsayschilling8707]

​@deekang6244 OH Lord! That's when followup should be required; to make certain these kinds of monstrous acts ARE NOT OCCURRING! My heart hurts 😢

[@davinxi5926]

@@lindsayschilling8707 the whole thing should be supervised and monitored

[@svs8909]

ELECTRIC CHAIR!

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

One would think that the school would have seen trouble.

[@susanbezio6708]

He was only 4 years old

[@lizzapaolia959]

You're probably correct. This diversity thing has scared people. If you say the wrong thing you can pay dearly.

[@hanbury22]

@@lizzapaolia959I’m glad you mentioned that, it would cost people who stepped in to misjudge the situation of seeing a child looking uncared for. It’s worth it though, if you suspect something.

[@dadevi]

Bruises are harder to see on dark skinned children. He didn't speak English, and he was happy. I doubt anyone at the school knew any better.

[@BarbaraRuiz]

😢 so much force against this child, so much terribleness

[@wrrpoker-rs7hy]

The sad thing is....this kind of evil is happening around us all the time. Abused children hide their abuse because of fear, confusion, needs, etc. it is beyond comprehension for most of us to think anyone could intentionally hurt a young child but its actually more common than we think...cases where the child ends up dead is usually the only way the abuse is found out!

[@bluesky11187]

The hell with the investigation arrest and throw away the key , oh sweet Jesus my heart Hurts ,for gods sake it’s a baby 😭why 😭

[@user-nv8xi7pj2j]

Why? A tax credit. The only reason she wanted him.

[@SFClark]

I sure hope the other inmates in prison hear about this savage. She needs some karma!

[@BohemianLifer]

Well, they have internet access, at times.

[@majorhawker4776]

God doesn't forgive those that abuse Children like this, it is the second unforgivable Sin.

[@ishadedwards4000]

Demons

[@rjay7019]

That's not discipline 😢 SMH

[@kimt1054]

😭😭😭💔🙏 For the last 3 days I have babysat my 23 month old great-grandson. Even though he's going through his "terrible two's" at no point would I ever think of harming him and I will never understand how anyone can hurt a child or any defenseless person.

[@user-pw4kw3ro6i]

You know, I'm a mother of 7, I was married 32 years and we never ever heard our children. I would have loved this little boy or any other little childial. This is so heartbreaking. How This freak can do this to this child.

[@doberhill]

When the prosecutor shows the videos to the jury, the death sentence is 100% certain.

[@kathleensmith8518]

I Am 70 years old. I could Not watch this Video. This poor child. Horrible home life. Made me Angry, Sick to my stomach. Just will Never understand how someone would do this. That's all I have to say. 😢😢😢

[@consymuri479]

There's no way this child went through so much abuse without her husband knowing. He needs to be questioned too.

[@kaylynroth8847]

WTH IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE..? THAT POOR BABY BOY

[@daveatkins3568]

I believe Pantera said it best “ just give me, 5 minutes alone “. 😎✌🏻

[@Tiredofthecrap]

Fellow follower of Pantera👍🇺🇸

[@patriciacarol622]

May the angels take the child to paradise. This child was tortured. So sad 😢. But so evil.

[@jodyjustice7571]

Someone other than the perpetrator knew this was ongoing.

[@robertburroughs8962]

And some lawyer will proudly defend this person.

[@XYtrumpsXX]

And, democrats will make sure she's comfortable in prison

[@cindys4319]

Right !! Gotta be all about money, because the video doesn't lie 🤥

[@sillygoose4263]

​@cindys4319 she'll have a public defender which basically means they won't help her and im perfectly OK with that

[@barbaratoole9025]

Heartbreaking

[@randyatlawmedia357]

I'm about ready to throw-up. The poor child.

[@drakewoods5335]

Can't watch this one 😢

[@pattysmith7854]

Same. Heartbreaking.

[@chuckmoseley3771]

Give the public a heads up and let her out of jail we can fix people like this

[@richboz3156]

I could not listen to this entire video because i am torn between heartbroken/ raging madness. What a terrible justice system we have to ONLY put this monster behind bars and keep her comfortable with air conditioning and meals!!! True justice would be to do exactly to that monster, everything she did to that helpless kid.

[@kathleensmith8518]

ABSOLUTELY AGREE

[@thekaerichtexas]

All children are precious and should be treated as such.

[@Alexander-fr1kk]

Praying for these poor children!!!

[@wendymudkins8208]

Children are a gift to us the most precious thing we can recieve in life to be loved cared for nurtured I hope she get a whole life tarrif poor little angel this breaks my heart

[@rickwarner516]

Our hearts are broken praying for you and these families ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TLH64]

God's blessings for this child 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@chrisdavis9757]

This has me crying. How can people be so evil

[@sheilaconcitis8385]

How could the father not have seen something when he was home?

[@badideaman]

It's Spring time. In Alaska, the bears are coming out of hibernation-hungery after a long winter's rest.

[@debrakelly4505]

Super inappropriate -have you no compassion for an abused child?

[@badideaman]

@@debrakelly4505 Yes, I have plenty of compassion for this child. I'm also cognizant of, and have compassion for hungry bears. Sorry mam, lighten up!

[@bholden8625]

Sounds like a great plan to me. Let the mother outta jail an step out a bush plane in Alaska bush an the plane could just fly off with her watching. She might maybe then think or have remorse for treating this child like she did. But oh well to late when the plane has taken off. Ring the dinner bell. This poor child. I as a human being can't find it in my mind or soul the reason someone would do this.

[@kimteague8040]

Death penalty by prisoners....they loathe child murders!!!

[@hanbury22]

In circumstances like this, I really wish people would be more vigilant and involved in their neighborhood and in public places. That boy could have been saved from the abuse.

[@ES-bl1wy]

Pure Evil to the bone. 🥺😞😥😭😭😭😭

[@jjlpn1703]

ESPECIALLY when. It comes to children

[@saddlebagssally4692]

In a world that is beginning to not value babies and children and see them as an inconvenience and disposable....what do we expect?

[@bradleypgamer996]

I haven't cried in quite some time till I just watched this. Horrific...

[@siyonqoba4810]

This messed me up😢😢😢

[@rayspeakmon2954]

Straight to the electric chair. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.

[@jamirose6268]

And no last meal

[@andrearob8200]

Poor little boy. I’m sure the 16 boy was abused as well.

[@mandylucas123]

You know its going to be essentially upsetting when Sheriff Grady doesnt crack a joke. Ive adopted 3. Raised 3 of my own and adopted 3 more from dcfs. Nothing easy about it. 8 years ive had them and we have our tough days but NEVER have i even THOUGHT of doing something like this! NO child deserves this. I hope she gets the DP. I also find it hard to believe the husband knew nothing!

[@ElGalloIsabelino]

Unbelievable my the Lord have em in heaven

[@richboz3156]

Amen. I'm glad that in our Lords eyes, that boy has the right of entry to heaven because of his young age. Also, if you are of age of accountability; please ask Jesus to forgive all your sins and believe in Him. Amen

[@davinxi5926]

HHS is responsible and immigration and the doctors and health personals who oversaw this and officials

[@akfinn5308]

Too hard to hear.

[@marllissimpson716]

Thank you sir for always updating. This is very sad 😭

[@nealshort670]

Did the husband watch these recordings he probably knew about this long term abuse!

[@smokeydabeecharlescoleman8365]

God Bless Grady Judd !!! Our prayers go out to that poor child and the young man who must have lived a similar life with those tyrants!

[@gcrauwels941]

Poor child.

[@kowalchukm]

what could a 4 year old have ever done to warrant a beating like that? Him face down with his chubby little baby feet flopping around with each hit made me so sick to my stomach. 😭😭

[@leem200]

You see something say something. May save a little one from torture and death. Poor little guy makes my soul hurt. Hope she sees hard prison for a lifetime, or you know the ones where your lights do not go on ever again. Peace!