Groves Trial - Sentencing

A mother and father in Scioto County, Ohio stand trial in the death of their infant son. Young Dylan Groves was found dead 30 feet down a well last year, prosecutors said. Authorities blame the boy’s parents-mother Jessica Groves, and father Daniel Groves-for what happened. The defendants are charged with aggravated murder, murder, kidnapping, endangering children, tampering with evidence, interference with custody, gross abuse of a corpse, and four counts of felonious assault.
Problems stemmed right from Dylan’s day of birth on January 10, 2019. The boy was born with drugs in his system, authorities claim. Daniel Groves later got the child back after showing that he followed regulations, but the defendant allegedly started missing important dates, including court dates and doctor’s appointments.
Investigators claim that both defendants bolted on a four-wheeler when authorities dropped by the home for a checkup on May 20, according to WLTW. Deputies obtained a search warrant, got Jessica Groves to give herself up quickly, but Daniel Groves was only arrested after a six-hour standoff. Authorities said they found $42,000 of stolen items at the residence, and later found the late infant in a well.
Deputies said Dylan Groves didn’t even make it to a full three months of age. They claim there’s evidence showing he’d been dead since March.
How Baby Dylan Was Found In the Well:
A coroner determined that the victim had been slain. The child sustained several bone fractures, had been wrapped in plastic bags with duct tape, then put in milk crates that were wrapped in chains, and other bindings, according to WSAZ. The crates were weighted down with rocks and a weight, authorities said. As in his birth, Groves died with drugs in his body, according to the coroner. This allegedly included methamphetamine.
#DylanGroves #GrovesTrial #JessicaAndDanielGrovesTrial

[@kimmendonca8536]

Children's services COMPLETELY failed this poor baby

[@egtweb]

As always!

[@SuperSasha1969]

Children services ALWAYS fails

[@sandralopez8807]

It happens way too often!

[@jmadventures9830]

THEY ALWAYS FAIL they either leave the baby in danger or steal babies from wonderful parents

[@christinejackson3922]

True and so did the monsters that killed the poor little one

[@paulabarrows7023]

Jessica is going to cry harder when her fellow inmates who miss their children find out what she did to poor Dylan.

[@goose7574]

@Sara Allison Yes, but there are certain crimes that inmates _DON'T_ like/tolerate... Crimes on babies is one of them... i.e, sex crimes/murder of children, _especially_ a barely 3 month old baby.

[@mnmdisney]

THANK GOD FOR PRISON JUSTICE!!!!!

[@gennyzelis2303]

Yep

[@zimazima630]

@Sara Allison shes already said she had to be seperated from other inmates. Since the women tell her to hang herself everynight or they will kill her themselves.. but yes my sister works in a womens prison their is a lot of baby killers on womens prisons.

[@AirQuotes848]

Unfortunately monsters get special cells away from the general prison population.

[@benitasmith2840]

You didn't just fail as a mother Jessica, you failed as a human being.

[@rochellestarr9538]

Alley cats are better parents

[@nailtrendsnz3177]

exactly what i was about to say!

[@Eslayybae999shid]

I thought the same thing.

[@bridgetrose9407]

The foster mom is an absolute force. I was bawling and my heart breaks over and over for her pain. She is a true mother.

[@scorseseholic]

She is an angel on earth ❤️

[@pevans70737]

and Daniel’s attorney said in her closing arguments that her testimony was emotional and unnecessary. unbelievable

[@melissa2816]

@@pevans70737 yeah even though her testimony was definitely needed. She helped establish the timeline and she reported Daniel's demeanor to CPS. It shows that CPS knew he was possibly using and they still sent Dylan with the father. CPS should be on trial for endangering that baby

[@Vixen743]

Yeah that foster mom you can tell she really wanted that baby and the picture of her with the baby is so precious she was excited to have him but the” drug mother” Jessica, You could tell she just wanted to get rid of him she didn’t deserve a baby like Dylan he wasn’t even given a chance..

[@shirleyhurd5146]

I was bawling my eyes out at the foster mothers letter as well. Another case of family services failures

[@Savannacabana]

Sentencing starts at 30:00 minutes you're welcome

[@heartworkbykitty7933]

🙏

[@jackieann5494]

Thank you VERY much !

[@evawambani7992]

Thank you! Have a cookie 🍪and some milk 🥛

[@TuttiFrutti-rv7di]

👍

[@pinkcats7533]

Thank you

[@tiffanyholman4028]

That woman hasn't picked her face up and made eye contact with anyone, except for the rage tantrum she threw with the prosecutor. She cried for herself and herself alone. This is so disgusting.

[@djt8937]

And even then the invisible tears are fake. That thing feels nothing.

[@ainsleystuart1234]

Bc she realized her true colors came through and there was no coming back from it. Total narcissist

[@stonedtommy403]

Phoney

[@Annabelle511]

@@ainsleystuart1234 and can't understand why aunt Linda won't answer her phone hahaha...boo hoo..

[@Somebody9666]

Crocodile tears.

[@iwantthe80sback59]

Jessica: “You can’t do anything more than I do to myself for failing as a mother” Judge: “Oh yes I can”.

[@kylieknight2365]

Yes challenge accepted

[@carmensandiego1727]

Judge said: hold my gavel 👍

[@CLH315]

Here again- it was all about her.

[@monilangeKootenays]

@29:00 she shots into tissue twice, looks at it each time and she spotted on her hand and clothes😅 Surprised she didn't lick it up

[@dappppppppt]

The foster mum would have rocked baby Dylan many times throughout the nights as he was going through withdrawals. She would have lovingly cared for him even if she was sleep deprived. Baby Dylan should have NEVER been taken from her. My heart goes out to her, she is what makes a true foster parent. Rest in Paradise Baby Dylan ❤❤

[@jen-a-purr]

The state and courts failed that child

[@nicolerose7664]

He got 47 years to life. 👏 She got life without parole, plus 32 years. 👏

[@danamayberry5568]

Now that justice for that sweet baby boy

[@maunakeatunes5347]

Meth heads off to prison

[@Rikachan92]

Why did she get more then him?

[@simpleideas1015]

@@Rikachan92 she is the prime convict .. isn't she?

[@tocholatinah9253]

And that's how their marriage ended

[@jaceandy5145]

Whoever in CPS released this child from the foster mom to his murderous parents should also be incarcerated. CPS is far too laxed in their practices.

[@The_Primary_Axiom]

She was placed on leave but it’s the Scioto County Children Services that’s the issue. It is pure garbage.

[@treehuger1978]

@@The_Primary_Axiom cpa is limited to funding and what they can do

[@nichv857]

@@treehuger1978 You're right. And parents have a fundamental right to raise their children. The law doesn't require perfection of parents in order to return children to them.

[@runninbyfaith777]

I guarantee that person feels the guilt and weight of that decision.

[@MelloMe_]

@@runninbyfaith777 Yes, they always feel remorse AFTER the fact. When will they all stand up as a group and DEMAND our government adequately funds this organization so they can do the job they need to? It's an unforgivable travesty that decade after decade we bury child after child because CPS was unable to protect them.

[@glitterypiglet8736]

I would love an update on the 15 year old son and the foster mother. I can’t imagine how strong they had to be to endure this, they are both absolute angels.

[@babyofmyfamily]

From what I see on public post on Facebook he's doing great. His Aunt & Uncle are raising him her name is Phyllis and Daniel is the second. He seems to be a smart, well mannered Senior now!! I pray he continues on that path, and blessings to his Aunt & Uncle as well.

[@ericalexander5890]

I'd rather let him get on with his life without the public intrusion.

[@musicftw711]

That awkward moment when your lawyer refuses to ever work on an appeal with you 😬

[@bluedragonfly8139]

Right? He wants nothing to do with this trash fire!

[@cherylbraden6295]

Ya. ..her silence said it all....

[@Charmander009]

LOL notice how she stopped crying the second the judge gave sentence . It’s cuz she knows there’s no point now , no need to act anymore

[@lizacopeland2388]

I disagree. I feel she realized she did wrong. No one really wins on both sides. Sad and terrible case.

[@kathleenstutzman5381]

Also when the foster mother was speaking.She didn't even look up. All she had to do was give baby Dylan back to her. Could have been such a different ending.

[@ainoah68]

Not One tear from all that crying!

[@kellyspann9845]

I was going to say the same thing. Crocodile tears !!!!

[@vernareed5534]

@@ainoah68 its good thing trial didn't last any longer than it did,public couldn't have afforded her boxes of tissues!!

[@greggeorge3638]

One clarification, please: The baby didn't "pass away," he was murdered.

[@lisasimpson3832]

That's incorrect. He DID pass away. Cause of death: murder.

[@JenJHayden]

@@lisasimpson3832 😑 not wrapped too tight.

[@elizabethharris156]

Greg George perfectly said.

[@elizabethharris156]

Lisa Simpson using the statement “passed away” is not a cause of death. It’s simply a nice way to say “someone died”. Therefore, it was used today in court by the defense to lesson the impact on what these monsters did. They murdered their child. The defense will never use the phrase murdered. Using “passed away” is a lie. He was “killed” He was “murdered”.

[@James_Bowie]

The poor little kid was thrown away.

[@sepnyte9422]

That prosecutor looked absolutely exhausted but she was exactly who Dylan needed to fight for his justice and she did exactly that and I really hope she's okay and taking care after all this. As for the fostermom, I hope she's okay and providing other vunerable children a home.

[@slowrunner40]

How dare she say she failed as a mother. Murder is NOT failure it’s an act of evil like no other.

[@cdd4248]

"I failed as a mother" you failed as a human being.

[@dorapete4536]

🙌

[@pamelafulks582]

I find it difficult to even call her a human being!!

[@MsJanice316]

@@dorapete4536 I said this out loud when she said she failed

[@HELEN-ur3pd]

SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE ONES IN THE BACK🙌🏾

[@MicheleNugent68]

🙌

[@msbondutoyou520]

I’m almost 60 years old and I STILL have a Mother that lets me know how important I am and that she loves me. I wish this blessing for every child and adult.

[@Dahmer_Jeff]

Not everybody is so privileged

[@msbondutoyou520]

@@Dahmer_Jeff That’s why “I wish this blessing for every child and adult.”

[@Crissy24ful]

You should feel loved. It doesnt matter about age.

[@benreed4918]

These people will be tortured in prison by other inmates if anyone knows why they're there

[@Lovepreet_Singh93]

My mom still worries if i don’t eat 3 meals a day.

[@nataliebussjaeger6488]

The expression on the foster dad's face took my breath away. I hope that they have a strong, lasting support system.

[@updownstate]

I hope that Dylan's brother has only good in his life from now on.

[@BibleMadeEasy247]

He needs lots of counseling and prayers. He’s probably damaged too

[@updownstate]

@@BibleMadeEasy247 Y, how could he not be?

[@shannonhensley2942]

I just hope he finds people who care about him and that he finds some semblance of happiness. This trauma will follow him. But with enough help and care he could move on with his life.

[@noonespecial619]

How can he be ok. Poor kid.

[@lisarivera2229]

The Judge should of made it part of their sentencing that they can no longer have contact with him and their parenting rights taken away immediately forever!! They’ve already done enough damage to this poor boy . Him and his now deceased brother deserved so much better than these two piece of shits!!! I pray now that they are locked away he will get counseling and thrived in his mew life. ♥️

[@janetharrison4824]

“I failed as a mother”...you failed as a human.

[@TheAppleSnapple]

Becky Kegley I said the same thing

[@zombrero7870]

She didn't fail, she betrayed

[@philiciadraytontaylor1895]

I look at those two and all I feel is disgust...maybe this angel's death will be a WAKE-UP CALL TO MANY(RIP DYLAN)

[@janetharrison4824]

PHILICIA DRAYTON DPS and laws dealing with child abuse and drug abuse need to protect these little angels... Not the drug addled addicts rights...

[@deborahdobbie]

Amen.

[@The_Primary_Axiom]

God imagine coming into the world and before you can even open your eyes you’re addicted and withdrawing from 3 different drugs. Then you’re taken away from somebody that was loving, caring nurturing, nursing you back to health and keeping you away from the evil that did that to you and handing you directly over to the very evil that did that to you in the first place. Lord have mercy. CPS is just as guilty as them IMO. I know they had no idea this would happen but the baby was in a safe place being nursed and taken care of and you take it out and given it to these losers ? I don’t care how much they fight when a baby comes into the world that doped up you should lose your rights simple. Scioto County Children Services is pure garbage.

[@barbaradonlin3675]

I was thinking the same. The child was taken from her on day one. How long was she sober *(if ever) Did she go thru parenting classes If a child is born an addict and has to go thru withdrawal - there's a lot of crying & sleepless nights Were these parents prepared for that Were they monitored when child went back into their custody What was the basis of returning Said child Our social services & child services are so overwhelmed and children's lives are in Jeopardy every minute every day .

[@willatwood]

It's disturbingly eerie how quiet it got when the judge was deliberating before he imposed sentence. I've never heard a courtroom get like that.

[@gojaiv563]

The fact that the "mother" stopped crying after the judge said he found no genuine remorse from the mother, it's like the "mom" thought ok I can stop acting now.

[@me-zl5yv]

Yes exactly!

[@penelopelopez8296]

Those tears were for herself only.

[@moniquebrown4485]

Disgusting smh

[@cassiem3893]

Oh yeah, she’s a piece of work!

[@tysierra8704]

Shes a narcissistic sadistic psychopath

[@lenybouwman5121]

I see two mothers crying, one is crying for baby Dylan, the other I crying for herself

[@MMGV1992]

sorry you cant call that a mother... the foster mom is a mother, you not need to be the same blood to be a mother, true love does.

[@stephaniemartinbabey8058]

I was crying watching that part

[@angelesgodoyherrera3494]

@@MMGV1992 One is legally the mother (jessica) and the other is a mother from the heart. One is crying for Dylan and the other is just sorry she got caught (jessica)... i wouldnt call that a mother either but legally she was... not anymore

[@lesaholycross1475]

Shes not a mother she's only crying because she got caught

[@triciaannenewbury1122]

@leny let's get one thing straight. Just because Jessica was the hole Dylan came out of don't mean she was ever a mom. The foster mom cried more than the baby's parents.

[@wen8013]

I’m just hearing about this and am so heart broken. How could child services not notice a dying baby. Since it was stated he passed a couple of hours after they left. Those parents have so many issues that I can’t begin to comprehend. Baby Dylan should have stated with his foster mom. She’s a real mom with live in her heart. Bless her. I pray the older son continues to do well in live.

[@nancyhowell4505]

Greatest respect for the judge's decisions in this case and for explaining why he made them as he did. No nonsense, just good sense. What a relief to see this! Thanks for posting.

[@margaretannlillard3546]

CPS should've been on trial for facilitating in Dylan's heinous demise.

[@telsclark]

@Angela Reddick CPS don't help they take children that shouldn't be taken and leave children that should be taken

[@moonbeamsrainbows3080]

@Angela Reddick they placed the baby back with the parents and the baby ended up dead.They are partly responsible.

[@louisemerriman1079]

Absolutely

[@07BBrooke]

Such a broken system. Children are failed every single day.

[@jenniegentry9344]

Noooo, it's the parents job

[@gloworm1822]

Why the F were these low life's given custody of the poor little baby when their older son was taken away from child services earlier?? Does that make any sense?

[@janeyd5280]

exactly Gloria.!

[@carolynsparks3164]

In this Country Babies lives don't matter..

[@valansley]

Yes Good question

[@TnAngelii]

Grand Ol' CPS!

[@zeus1141]

Now that I read about the case. I'm baffled, if you can't take care of one child, you can't take care of ANY.

[@sarae.3237]

That foster mother's last statement had me crying buckets... omg my heart is shattered for that little boy and the pain he suffered

[@justiceforsavi]

I lost my 21 year old daughter 11 months ago I still cry for her everyday these monsters should be ashamed of themselves

[@justiceforsavi]

@@dailybread7687 no parent should have to bury there child. This is the worse pain I have ever felt in my life. My condolences to you and your family. Your son and my daughter are shining down on us. Prayers for you and your family. God bless you ♥

[@Eli4jane]

How many times is child protective services going to fail children.

[@marymoore3585]

As many as they can . They don't care about anything.

[@janeyd5280]

@@marymoore3585 very very true.!!!!

[@jstebakova]

They're underpaid and understaffed. It's the state's fault. When resources are scarce, children fall through the cracks.

[@lindak7499]

@@jstebakova And one way around that is to embarrass the City, County or State by making sure these cases come to public light (e.g. media, newspapers) and not allowed to be swept under the carpet. Not just these severe cases but most cases. You will be surprised how quickly they come up with the money to hire more help AND train them better.

[@ruthieelman3915]

exactly like with gabriel hernandez that case was pure evil

[@bouncybutterfly7753]

CPS should be prosecuted along with the parents. EVERY TIME.

[@DieFrauimrosaBademantel]

there are so many people who failed that little baby... not just the parents... drug dealers should be on death row too...

[@amandao9869]

Maybe in this situation...but no, not every time. Not every time is it obvious. If this were the case NOONE would do this job.

[@bouncybutterfly7753]

@@amandao9869 you make a good point. I was implying when it can be proven that they ignored opportunities to help the child and didn’t. It happens a lot more than it ever should.

[@nicolebueckert8749]

Those aren't parents... they are murderers.... parents love and protect their children

[@loadedtoaster4954]

If you want to prosecute ppl trying to help you won't find help any more.

[@Tatayoung08]

20:31 this woman is a breathe of light in this child's short life 😩 her statement makes me feel some kind of hope that one day cps will face the consequences for their inaction time and time again, I am a child of a drug addicted mother! cps left my baby sister with my mother and removed me, and moved us back and forth for years before extended family stepped in. my sister to this day deals with issues in regards to this, my father took his own life when my mother was allowed back into our lives and left us to the system, it has failed for over 20 years and there has been no action. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE

[@cassiem3893]

Andrea Bowling is an angel on earth. For that short amount of time she had Dylan, he felt the genuine love of his mother. Nobody can EVER take that away from these precious two. RIP Dylan, and I wish for a long and healthy life for Andrea. 🙏🏻🥰

[@phillygirl7943]

This baby would be alive, healthy, on the road to recovery, and fully loved, if he had remained with his foster mom.

[@teresabadejo1214]

Life plus 32 years with no chance of appeal!! She got what she deserved and so did Daniel

[@terradonahue7729]

Yup. That system is so broken.

[@noneofyourbusiness302]

A firing quad would be fitting! But, jail time will be rough, they will get what they deserve!

[@norman9970]

WELL SAID

[@rivkahmiri513]

Exactly!

[@samanthasays3603]

The foster mother showed more emotion in three minutes than the biological "mother" did all week.

[@salem1281]

I wish Daniel jr could go with them. They are clearly amazing people that loved baby Dylan more than his own so called parents

[@pandorahunter]

She isn't a narcissist, most would show more emotion then the baby's bio parents they are self absorbed so any pain is just about them.

[@apriljones1371]

I totally agree with that!

[@Thatskatermetalgirl]

I broke out in hard tears when she spoke. So sad.

[@mbd6054]

I was so glad she spoke for Dylan. If she hadn't, there would have been no one to speak for him, or shed sincere tears for his loss. She was the only light he ever had in his tiny tortured life.

[@Cherie1978]

Well done too this foster mum………I’m a foster mum & we go through so much with the kids that we care for but I can’t imagine this. I hope I never have to go though this. Sending this foster mum all my love. You did Baby Dylan proud & you certainly was his voice ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@christiansaravia7865]

Aside from baby Dylan, I felt most bad for Daniel Jr. and Andrea Bowling. Her cries are unforgettable to me. That little boy should've been able to stay with her and have her as his mom. He should've been able to grow up and live his life as a happy boy and into a well adjusted man. It's sickening that the biological parents failed so badly. They are truly vile people. Especially Jessica.

[@kristinasullivan9436]

“This has impacted my client” seriously?!?! Your Client MURDERED a baby! An innocent baby. Your Client is evil.

[@loribrogdon7759]

The attorneys has to say things like that

[@noneofyourbusiness302]

Lori, those words wouldn't come out of my mouth for millions of dollars! I understand your statement, but it is still unconceivable!

[@orphan124]

Its quite a privilege to be an American isnt it?

[@orphan124]

@@noneofyourbusiness302 so the constitution is unconcievable? Got it. You know....if you'd ever commit a felony you'd embrace a legal defense with open arms. Don't be a hypocrite.

[@rebeccascott8404]

I think the prosecutor is trying to be another Nancy. Grace. Which is a great thing. This prosecutor did a great job!!!

[@loribonner6884]

The parents should have NEVER GOTTEN THAT CHILD BACK!!!!

[@beatle1956]

Ya think?

[@vickirabon7884]

Exactly

[@carriehunnicutt1579]

I agree cps should be held accountable as well

[@tracysmith2731]

Yes, system is broken and worse, talk about complicit !

[@earthfairy4096]

The moment that Amazing foster mom began her impact statement i started crying😢 this case really broke my heart. RIP Baby Dylan🕊 , thank you Julie for bringing True Justice and putting these monsters in Jail!!

[@lalah2235]

“I sentence you to life without the possibility of parole, plus 32 years.” &… “I will give you credit for the 213 days you’ve served while in custody awaiting trial.” Like that’s gunna help her. 😂 They deserve it.

[@grumpyvet7670]

BOTH should have gotten the death penalty! That poor baby didn't get a chance to live his life, so why should they? 🤬🤬🤬

[@tharianny]

Im sorry for the 15yo son that had been left with all this horrible events, I hope he will be fine, and will become an honest and happy man

[@horsegonewild]

He’s the living victim in this. I pray he is getting the love and counseling he needs

[@IrishAnnie]

He sounded like a very grounded young man. Let’s hope he gets any and all support he needs.

[@wumblii]

The best thing was for him to get away from these people. Such a young person... A child... should never have to go through this.

[@millieras123]

same, so sad

[@ryanschoenick4065]

Absolutely

[@ooaa5243]

People from children services that were involved in this case need to be terminated

[@angelajames7917]

And fined and imprisoned. They were his only chance to stop the torture and death.

[@personalcheeses8073]

oo aa Why is there any evidence to say any of them did anything wrong or are you just making yourself judge and jury without any facts?

[@ooaa5243]

@@personalcheeses8073 My statement stands. Anyone that was involved in monitoring this little baby should be terminated as well as the supervisor.

[@ooaa5243]

@@angelajames7917 I agree with you completely

[@angelajames7917]

@@personalcheeses8073 they took him from foster parents who loved and cared for him and gave him back to these monsters who did hard drugs while pregnant and was found to be unfit. . A short time later he was found beaten and dead. Yes, they did something very wrong.

[@Lynne9070]

Her constant crying shows to me that she is completely fixated only with her OWN emotions/consequences. Narcissist.

[@bjmelton]

God bless that foster mom. She showed genuine love for Dylan and expressed it beautifully. RIP Dylan.

[@rise-amorph8178]

If we only tried senators and congressmen like this we might actually have a functioning country

[@rise-amorph8178]

@Kate M.hunter can't ride that train!

[@berrygyrl4134]

I couldn't agree more

[@Turandot29]

Agreed, rise. If only we had fewer Republicans in positions of power. Let’s see what happens after Nov. 3, 2020.

[@rise-amorph8178]

@@Turandot29 you misunderstood my statement my friend they all who are corrupt should be held accountable I'm not talkin party here

[@rise-amorph8178]

@@Turandot29 this country is a free Nation for one reason and if we let it slip away all the men who died for it had died in vain🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸

[@georgina-a]

"Despite her elocution here today, I find that, throughout these proceedings, she has shown no genuine remorse." Judge saw right through those crocodile tears... 😎👍

[@steveb4662]

I did notice she only had actual tears when she was sentenced, not when she was crying and mewling on the witness stand. I almost couldn't stand watching her lie and lie and lie on the stand. apparently she thought, "I don't remember" was a get out of jail free card. Sorry, I'm talking about another video than this one.

[@georgina-a]

@@steveb4662 When you say another video, are you talking about the one from the same trial where the same defendant gives evidence? If so, no apology needed my friend. I imagine the judge was referring to that in his comments, too. Totally agree - I saw no real tears from her, either.

[@voraciousreader3341]

It’s ALLOCUTION. Just thought everybody should know!

[@georgina-a]

@@voraciousreader3341 No... It could be either. Allocution would make sense in reference to her monologue, but she offered in it neither advice nor warning, so it wasn't a standard allocution. Elocution, on the other hand, would refer to the way she has spoken and presented herself throughout trial - the phrases she has chosen, for example (which others on this thread have already pointed out came from her lawyer rather than her). I went with the latter because the judge wasn't hugely clear which he meant and, to me, elocution makes more sense.

[@georgina-a]

@@nancyvandermeer4480 Totally agree. Did you see when their son testified (I think it was on another video, but same trial)? Both parents were bawling as he took the stand, until they realised that he was going to tell the truth and not cover for them. Then the tears were switched off. Immediately. Awful, awful people. I'm so grateful that the eldest child is now safe and I hope he gets all the support he needs to get through this. RIP Dylan x

[@jessicabreen2961]

When the Prosecutor said “ the pain the child was put through on his last days on this earth” he should had said “the pain that the innocent baby boy experienced since the moment he came into this world he immediately began suffering due to so many different substance withdrawals, he truly never experienced a moment of joy of this earth b/c of the defendant”

[@anonymous-vb2hj]

Killing your own child. There no words powerful enough to say how disgusting that is.

[@VengefulAngeI]

She doesn't even address her dead son or her living one. She apologizes to the man in charge of her sentencing. Not to her baby boy, and not to the older son she leaves behind

[@senoritamartinez7853]

Narcissism

[@ChanelGreer]

@@reginahumphres9293 You're insane. The baby was born with meth in his system and was placed in foster care. The mother never rehabilitated and in her drug induced rage, she injured the infant repeatedly. The son wasn't even living in the home consistently.

[@reginahumphres9293]

@@ChanelGreer your right I'm insane. I missed the part about meth being in baby. I full like a dog now. Thank you for putting me strat. I must be easy to get over on.

[@missundies]

@Timothy Gray yeah because the dad was a stand up guy, right? Men never hurt their kids or women. Let's not go that route..

[@catrinaa4315]

Sick!

[@cheylalynn7881]

I was diagnosed with uterine cancer when I was 26. I can't have children. People like this make me so sick. I am so hurt by this. Having children is a privilege. A gift from God that not everyone on earth received. Shame on them. Bless the foster mom. She made me cry. This whole thing has broke my heart. At least he had 1 mommy who loves him. And it wasn't the bitch that birthed him.

[@kimlique8512]

I’m so sorry you can’t have children! For you to have to watch these parents kill their little baby when you would have loved with all your heart to have a child must kill you. God bless you!

[@anneverne4452]

Suck..I am sorry.

[@anneverne4452]

Same here!! I have endometriosis. I understand you sister.

[@feenarvaez65]

Are you considering becoming a foster parent

[@laurenscott4889]

It hurts so bad to watch people like this have kids so effortlessly and then discard them like trash. It's a different kind of hurt for women like us who will never have that experience. We can adopt or foster in some cases but never get to feel a baby kick or have morning sickness or put the baby in your arms after 9 months. It just sucks so bad.

[@judithrobin5594]

My heart breaks for the foster Mom. How could any human being hurt a child let alone an infant....I love my kids more than life. Those monsters should never have been allowed to get pregnant.

[@emmsue1053]

Poor young man & little baby. This is just heart breaking.

[@kelligify]

I feel like the mom has been fake crying through this entire trial. I don’t see any actual tears.

[@Jl-ou4jt]

I love the sentence this monster received..The judge nonstop talking..excellent. and they will pay prosecution costs..great, monsters.

[@amariluna]

Absolutely. All fake tears.

[@DocDirtrat9472]

the only real tears were for herself at the end , none for that poor baby... I just cant even imagine it. Monster is not a strong enough word for her...

[@kayaswann4805]

She feels sorry for herself not the baby boy

[@Tara-Lynn1524]

My thoughts exactly 😡

[@Tylee30]

I can see right through this. Neither of them are remorseful. The father is angry that he is being held accountable, and the mother is trying to get out of a life sentence. This is so sad.

[@laracapsloock]

The only thing sad is that a baby was killed.

[@Tylee30]

@@laracapsloock yikes. that’s implied in my comments

[@hillarybaker2349]

First time any real tears were shed.

[@sapphireraindrop6925]

I'm sorry, but if it was up to me after they were sentenced a week later I'd enforce the death penalty. Instead of these monsters living out thier lives not paying bills free food, cloths, roof over thier head, NO! ONE WEEK! THEN THE GET THE CHAIR! LETHAL INJECTION! EITHER WAY, 1 WEEK!

[@agood1]

she will be fine theres plenty of meth in prison

[@joscalynhocking]

i’m so glad this mans attorney is falling apart during the witness statements. she cannot complete a fluent sentence when speaking on behalf of her client.

[@ronnettamatthews9199]

When will CPS be held accountable ? This should have NEVER HAPPENED. Dylan should have NEVER gone back there 😞

[@BabsLongfellow]

Defense attorney: "I hope the court will be reasonable". As reasonable as brutalizing and murdering an innocent and precious newborn child. Be that "reasonable"

[@noneofyourbusiness302]

Barbie, well put!

[@Horsewoman725]

Yes!

[@geoffpoole483]

This trial was a really tough one to watch. The manner in which they disposed of Dylan's body....... The testimony of the firefighters who retrieved the makeshift coffin from the well.... And defence have the gall to ask the court to be reasonable.

[@harmonymomentofbeing5753]

Yeah cause remember they are the victims they have lost everything and they are being bullied and not the monsters everyone else sees ....smh ugh ..reasonable is having done to them what they did to that baby over and over til death .

[@writingskills7352]

I think the court was reasonable indeed: life without the possibility of parole plus an additional 32 years for her. Some 40 plus years for him.

[@mrsprincenelson5756]

I could not be a defence lawyer for any amount of money or notoriety, I could not defend monsters like these’ Rip Dylan x

[@redmanish]

The best thing a defense lawyer told me was if they don’t adequately and competently represent these monsters, there’s a better chance their convictions will be overturned because of technicalities on appeal.

[@musiclover9361]

Everybody is entitled to representation, even these two patently evil monsters. It's called 'Due Process'.

[@kristenjustkristen9462]

@@musiclover9361 They didn't say these monsters did not deserve due process. They said they could not do the job of the defense attorney and defend them.

[@musiclover9361]

@@kristenjustkristen9462, I know. Your comment doesn't contradict anything I have written.

[@kristenjustkristen9462]

@@musiclover9361 It wasn't meant 2.

[@joyceanderson8648]

CPS needs to start being held accountable in such cases and put the rep that gave the child back away for life!!

[@personofearth5076]

I don't know how anyone could hurt a little baby who can't defend itself, what monsters. I know it's tough, I'm 66 now but I remember my first child never stopped crying because he had colic but I always knew that I would walk out of the door and just walk to the end of the drive before I would ever hurt my child. He's 41 now and I had 2 after him (a lot more quiet) and what's really lovely is that they tell me often what a kind mother that I was. I can't imagine anyone hurting a dear, precious little child.

[@colleenjohnstoncomedy3036]

So called child protective services 🤬 I wish they could stand trial

[@feenarvaez65]

CPS hides and behind what? Why allow them to hide let's all hold them accountable

[@rivkahmiri513]

Thank you, Colleen Johnson! More workers need to be held accountable There need to be better laws! I'm a licensed social worker in California and I'm disgusted!

[@sallyviolet13]

How many more cases have to pop up of them failing ultimately resulting in a childs death before something is done to hold them accountable or to at least CHANGE SOMETHING!

[@morganhenry5294]

Children should not need to be protected from these BIRTH CONTROL IS FREE

[@colleenjohnstoncomedy3036]

@Angela Reddick some common sense is missing. They just trusted the father who’s known to use his sons pee to pass drug tests and took him on his word that he’d be responsible for their baby and not allow his wife to spend the night......too lenient, no real supervision for such a big risk

[@louiserasmus304]

How can anybody do this to a baby? I lost my baby son aged 10 months 52 years ago and I still long for him every day. May God have mercy on those parents. I cannot.

[@sweetspicy7880]

❤️💐

[@neridaduncan2710]

Your God asks you to forgive. Maybe you should practice your religion. I am sorry you lost your baby boy. Losing a child is one of the hardest things anyone goes through and your baby is never forgotten. This lady may not have been a good Mom at this time in her life but ask any 5 year old child what she wants to be when she grows up and she is not going to say "I want to be a drug addict" or "I want to kill a baby I gave birth to and then put him down a well".

[@Tamara-ju3lh]

@@neridaduncan2710 you're why people can't stand religious people.

[@salinal2783]

@@neridaduncan2710 Drug use is not and NEVER WILL BE an excuse for doing ANYTHING!!! You make a solid CHOICE to do drugs in the first place and anything from there on is STILL on your shoulders!!! PERIOD!!!

[@galesk344]

@@salinal2783 addiction is a mental illness. someone can make the choice to do drugs but they are addictive and if the person is predisposed to addiction, they will get addicted. addiction is not a choice. if it were, no one would be addicted

[@velvetpanther7032]

Your tears are not going to work in this courtroom Jessica after everything the judge & jury has seen and heard.

[@Wanderingnomad2829]

Thank you Andrea god bless you - this breaks my heart

[@Tranquility32]

Strange that the foster mom seems to be the only one genuinely hurting... Well, and of course the prosecutor, who I think did an amazing job representing Dylan.

[@lorrainemoderate2816]

checkout foster Dad and lady other side of Mom....the whole family loved that little baby.....

[@heidiwalker7123]

She wanted to be that babies Momma .

[@anitavarela8850]

After all that has been said and done and having felt many emotions, I asked myself why did she kill her infant son? Did she not unconditionally love him? Baby Dylan may you RIP❤

[@joytobias-christo9490]

@@TheIndependentLens I think so. She is very passionate for justice for baby.

[@mindycantrell6841]

@Tranquility 32 I completely agree. I just wish dad's sentence was the same as moms. Dylan's foster family seemed to be the only family that truly cared for this little boy. His foster mom brought me to tears. RIP Dylan

[@deborahgreen4964]

Just imagine how the 15year old feels....breaks my heart x

[@Kiki-7]

I'd change my name. Poor child

[@salem1281]

@@Kiki-7 my thoughts exactly. He's named after his murderous father. Constant reminder of who did this to him and his baby brother

[@unique452]

He will suffer the absence of his parents deep in his heart because right now he is sad, angry, upset, full of hate at the same time and heart broken because if his parents's actions. He will miss his baby brother as well too. Hope he seems God for healing and him able to forgive his parents for his own peace. Hope his parents seek God and repent for them to be forgiven by God because that is all what they can do for now til death. God is the only hope for everyone. Every baby is a blessing and it made me sad what that poor baby went through 😢.

[@simonwindebank4394]

Nasty bastards I hope the son finds a good home

[@joylambert3118]

I am saddened to think any one could harm a innocent child. Thy shall not Kill

[@navysealteam5584]

God bless the foster mom she loved this sweet boy! You can really tell she wanted him and loved him and it tore her up to see him go!!! This breaks my heart to hear her read that for the baby! It’s absolutely disgusting that people do things like this DISGUSTING And the fact that someone would defend them is also sickening absolutely no excuse NONE

[@keepitsimple4629]

the 'mother' is begging for mercy. How much mercy did she show Dylan?

[@carolefearnley1990]

Let's not forget Dylan s foster dad,he also must have loved him,he has sat beside his wife daily looking sick with sorrow but comforting his wife through this terrible ordeal

[@kellyvernon6074]

They were the only ones that ever showed that baby love.

[@TheKim369]

@Tyler More Too bad America is an "each man for himself" country that is unwilling to pay for enough foster beds for the children that need them.

[@TheKim369]

@Tyler More You can start by looking at the countries that provide health care for all their citizens.

[@noneofyourbusiness302]

Yes, the foster dad was a hero to that baby as well as the foster mother.

[@elizabethkeenan7063]

He knew her for 24 years she raised one child without any of this behaviour, how many of us would react with the same disbelief. I love how all you perfect people out there judge others.

[@rachelgoldman3968]

I accidentally tripped my son 1x when be was little. He had a scrap on his elbow & I felt like crap for a week! Can't imagine what kind of person it takes to MURDER a child!

[@KSGomez88]

Same here. My 6 month old wriggled out of my arms while I was picking him up and he fell (not far maybe 4 inches). I still cry thinking about it, I feel horrible. This monster is on a hellish level of her own. It makes me sick.

[@andrearedburn7345]

at least you remembered! prayers to you and child

[@shannonhensley2942]

Drugs. Unfortunately that's all it takes.

[@amandathompson6327]

@@KSGomez88 I’ve almost done this too many times while babysitting, they always squirm! Haha hopefully it never happens knock on wood 😂

[@KSGomez88]

@@amandathompson6327 it's so scary!!! I hope it never happens to you!!

[@wendybutler1681]

Her defense attorney seems like a very decent, kind man. I've seen most of this and he, especially, struck me as being a fine human being.

[@starlalamirande6151]

I will never understand how any lawyer can stand against and defend people like this

[@Uzu834]

I've watched this whole trial without crying, but the foster mums statement broke me. She really loved that baby 😔

[@MotherofDragons937]

Yes me too! That woman was the only one who truly loved that baby. Shame on CPS for giving the baby back to the parents so quickly.

[@jenniferwood8944]

A true earth Angel!

[@chaparravelasc1904]

Where did u watch the whole case ?? I want to watch please thank you

[@katrinaschuster6341]

@@chaparravelasc1904 look it up on you tube.. this all happened last year this is a replay

[@MotherofDragons937]

@@chaparravelasc1904 this channel has a playlist with the whole case

[@KB-wl4ip]

The foster mom's victim impact statement broke my heart. I wish so much she would've had a chance to raise the baby. She would've given him a great life.

[@susanluvsrobbyfox]

I agree! That had me crying so hard and ive never met any of them!! This poor beautiful perfect human being was treated like garbage and i will never understand how anybody could even consider doing this to any body but even worse your own flesh n blood!! They should have takn that baby at the hospital n never give him back!!!! The nurses n staff could see how much she cared abt that baby that shld have been a huge red flag! If she doesnt care rt now do ya think she is going to when she takes him home???? I just cant understand anything like this n how anybody has it in them to do this!!!! Rip lil guy!! Jesus has you now and you are loved and will always be in my thoughts!

[@michellerjackson5776]

@@susanluvsrobbyfox You dear lady, said such a heartfelt statement. God bless your compassionate 💝 In Christ's love..🌹🌝✝️

[@Skibidiplushies]

me too. so sad that she didn't get to give him the life he should have had. and Daniel Jr should have been removed long ago too. such a horrific situation for everyone who genuinely loved those children unlike their so called parents.

[@Pagewithpurpose]

@Michelle doe that's being too strung out to give a damn

[@meltray61]

Michelle doe Thankfully we don’t have to judge. The jury already did. Don’t EVEN start to attempt to justify this heinous act by using Post Partum Depression. Literally HUNDREDS of women deal w this issue and DO NOT KILL THIER BABIES.

[@mellowyellow2022]

I could never be a lawyer to speak for these fools

[@suefontaine5227]

This judge did a fantastic job.

[@puamana170]

"I Failed as a mother". No, you failed as a human being.

[@cristinhrt]

My thought was, "it's one thing to feel like a failure as a mother, it's quite another to bash your infant in the head for crying"! Ugh

[@3tommi]

That Foster mom was the only one who showed that baby any love. Bless her!!

[@kenyettaready]

I disagree. I think big brother loved baby Dylan as well.

[@ladyred5468]

@@kenyettaready I totally agree I watched his interview when he took the stand and he seemed completely heartbroken😞

[@onflux4787]

🤡 That disgusting woman didn't miss a chance to make this tragedy about herself

[@zainabimad3299]

And his older brother Dylan!

[@sejennings1986]

@@onflux4787 the foster mom?!?! You kidding? The woman who put her life on hold to take in a baby she has no ties to, that was withdrawing from drugs?

[@1ViperGal1]

I always feel so bad for people who are forced to represent these kinds of people. Like you have a right to an attorney, and that, unfortunately, means someone has to fight for these monsters. That can't be easy. I'm just thankful there are also great people who stand up for victims like Little Dylan

[@michellebrodeur3880]

ssme. I couldn't go to law school and think I want to defend child murderers after all my hard work. Both defense attorneys have wedding rings on and are probably Dad/Mom .

[@1ViperGal1]

That must have been so difficult for them

[@elizabethgpaquette6064]

Love to know who made the decision to take that baby from the foster mom. I hope all involved in that horrific decision don't sleep at night for many years!!!!!

[@mscarolynnigro]

Life + 32 years without the possibility of parole for the Mom of the year. Fitting. Dad 50 years to Life. Congratulations Prosecutor 👍

[@Jamie10248]

@@beatleschick I think she was just saying good job to the prosecutor for how she handled the case and got the jury on her side which gave the judge all the counts on each person

[@jessicasmith4293]

@@beatleschick all the times add up to 47 years . That’s why 47-life

[@tallouse2146]

I wish all prosecutors were as passionate as this one is. She seems to care more about Dylan’s death then both parents. She did a great job.

[@rebeccascott8404]

I agree Tallouse. The prosecutor was excellent. I fell so much sadness for the foster mother. I hope this doesn't spoil her thoughts of continuing to foster children. She is what this broken system needs

[@hey.illegirl]

I agree with you, she was apparently "bothered" with the case, so to speak. There was a moment when the prosecutor was speaking, and she had her tongue against her cheek, honestly, it gave me chills, she looked ready to jump on someone's neck. Work given and done with mastery. My dream is to have people like that in this country where I live.

[@mbd6054]

People like this prosecutor are a rare breed. She could, no doubt, make a fortune as a corporate lawyer, but instead she fights the good fight. Remember her when people speak badly about the profession. The good ones do very worthwhile things.

[@2ru_Duhh02]

I agree 💯

[@climate-moneymakingcampaig305]

Its theyre job to act the way to have more effect

[@hannahseale9954]

The prosecutor in the closing arguments was so incredible & strong! Such an intense and devastating crime. So, so sad.

[@denisepelton6835]

Praying for Daniel Jr. hope he is doing well ❤️ Happy Birthday baby Dylan. Justice has been served, thank you Judge. They do not deserve an opportunity to appeal.

[@TampaJohn]

She can hide her face all she wants, she’s still going to die in jail.

[@iLitAfuseiCantStop]

@Desiree Hall & that's being kind

[@crystalyeary1801]

lets hope

[@TampaJohn]

Crystal Yeary Exactly! 🤞

[@verabolton]

At least she feels shame and remorse. Drug is an awful thing, I don't understand why it's not wildly admitted what drug and alcohol play in crimes. Drug dealers should be punished with the capital punishment. They are the root of so many misery.

[@TampaJohn]

@@verabolton did someone force the drugs into her system? Or was it voluntarily done? It’s funny how a woman makes excuses for another woman. Many people callously murder others while on drugs. That’s why drugs are illegal. There is NO excuse for what she did. You can live in fantasyland and blame the drugs, but it’s all on her. She beat this poor baby over a long period of time. That is not drugs. That is depravity towards another human. A baby, at that. Let’s hope you’re never on a jury where a woman is on trial.

[@MarieReederPianist]

When you murder someone, especially a helpless child, your “lack of a previous criminal record” means ZERO! She’s sorry?! Sorry to who???? Dylan? Or to herself that she got caught?! I’m glad she has to live with that for the rest of her life.

[@marideathydeelz914]

She GETS to live with that for the rest of her miserable life. Little Dylan does not.

[@SkyCloudSilence]

She's not sorry.

[@bonniebrooks7745]

HEROIN IS A MONSTER THAT CREATES COLD HEARTED DOPE FEAR OF WITHDRAWELS..KILLS ONES SOUL AND CHANGES ONE SO BAD THAT THEY BECOME MONSTEROUS.....THE CHAINING ZIPTIES ANCHOR AND 6 TXMES WRAPPED AND IN A MILK CRATES IS WREAKING OF EVIL AND THEN THROWN INTO A WELL SO DEEP..IS WREAKING OF DEMONIC MINDS...bb

[@rhondahatfield4021]

@@bonniebrooks7745 chills when I read that..wow

[@cindygallo1285]

Why do u get points for not being a felon?

[@chandacummings2952]

Let’s give the 15 ur old props, he went through a lot and he talked better than most adults.

[@Chitchatwithme24]

The Foster Mom just ripped my heart out with her statement, she really loved that baby far more than the parents,, I want her to know that she did not fail that baby at all, the STATE DID BY ALLOWING THE PARENTS TO SHUN THEM OFF LIKE THEY DID. GOD BLESS YOU FOSTER MOM-YOU WERE THE MOTHER.

[@roni6215]

I worked for Children Services in a different state for over a decade. And I am well aware that "the best interest of the child " is pure bs !

[@pamelafulks582]

an actual admission instead of "we're too busy" " we're overwhelmed"" we try to keep the family together"....same old BS from CPS.

[@ruthieelman3915]

it’s never in the best interest most of the time

[@MoneyStrategiesSOULutions]

So sad. So not under-funded?

[@LilyBecca]

Why is it that Children's services thinks that reunification is always in the best interest of the child? Until this changes, the poor children don't have anyone in a position of authority advocating for them, and situations like this will continue to happen. How many more babies will have to die before the system realizes that Reunification is NEVER in the children's best interest when methamphetamine is involved.

[@jacquelinemartensen5130]

I was a Foster parent for yrs. No the best interest for the child falls way under the radar. It is very sad. Sometimes the home they place the child is far worse than the home they are leaving. A lot of the children I know have a great case for lawsuits. I am glad I was able to make a difference in some cases.

[@gennyzelis2303]

DCFS still needs to be held accountable for this though

[@candulagirl7817]

Thank you Genny Zelis for reiterating that extremely important statement!

[@dianamulroney1532]

I agree 👍

[@martablunt6554]

Genny Zelis I agree. They failed this baby.

[@lillylynn3370]

ABSOLUTELY!!!

[@chezwarden659]

Generally you get one chance with any bad behaviour you do to an animal unless its very cruel and then the animal is taken from you. I don't understand how children are given back time and again, especially when it involves parents with drug issue or any kind of physical abuse.

[@chaimartinez4910]

The prosecutor's face is so angry, I can feel her genuine concern for this case

[@ajajajaj624]

Asst D A Hutchinson you are a brilliant prosecutor thx you for giving it your all and fighting for justice for baby Dylon and making it possible that the two demons are put away for life where they deserve to be Also the care you showed when asking Daniel Jr questions was wonderful firm yet gentle unlike that sorry defense lawyer that tried to twist his words around I'm so glad he held his own and didn't waver You did good for your baby brother Daniel Jr God bless you always stay strong finish your education and I'm sure you will grow into manhood just fine

[@tarantulady]

His foster mom should have been his mom. You can feel the love she has for that baby. Her statement was so emotional, it put me out of breath.

[@TheGiulioSeverini]

I cried from the first letter to the last. :(

[@biriyaniaddictasmr8078]

Time stamp please

[@Blackhole6800]

@@biriyaniaddictasmr8078 19:23

[@NurseLucyAndTheLaw]

@@TheGiulioSeverini i did too. I buried a child. He died in an accident. I just cannot for the life of me. As long as I live. I never be able understand parents like these. It goes against the grain, particularly of mother’s. As the instinct to protect esp a newborn, should be particularly strong. Just unreal.

[@suga_minnie8777]

If you compare the foster mothers and the birth mothers way of talking, you can really see who is genuinely sad about this little baby's death.

[@Janadu]

What a wonderful life Dylan would have had with his foster mom. The system failed. His birth parents failed. RIP little one.

[@animebrat76]

Typical system

[@lucyroberts2800]

Only see one mother , that’s the lady that cared for Dylan for 12 days before turning him over by law to that pair of monsters . His brother was very courageous . Rip baby Dylan 🥲

[@blessedbythebest1003]

OMG I CRIED 😭😭😭😭❤️ so happy she read that for the babies!