February 21st 2024.
The close-knit community of Louisiana was rocked by a tragic incident that took place in the quiet town. Two families were struck with sorrow when two young boys were accused of assaulting two girls while they were left alone without any adult supervision. The incident, which occurred on Monday, Feb. 12, has left the whole town in shock.
According to the local news station WBRZ, the two cousins, aged 10 and 12, were taken into custody and charged with simple battery and second-degree murder. This came after emergency responders received a distress call from a child who reported that three-year-old Blessing Buckles was in a critical condition and not breathing. The caller, who was unaware of the address, also informed the operator that there were no adults present in the house.
The police immediately launched a search, going door to door in the neighborhood to locate the children. As they were canvassing the area, Blessing's mother, Dineshia Yates, and Terica Scott, the owner of the house, returned from the casino. Upon arrival, the women informed the officers that they had been out gambling. By this time, the emergency responders had arrived and found Blessing unresponsive. They quickly administered first aid and rushed her to the hospital, but sadly, she passed away two days later on Wednesday, Feb. 14.
Both women were then arrested and charged with principal to battery and principal to second-degree murder. The doctors revealed that Blessing had sustained a brain bleed, as well as bruises and abrasions on her face and body, which were consistent with blunt force trauma. It was also discovered that the two boys had allegedly attacked another four-year-old girl who was present at the time. Her injuries were similar to Blessing's.
According to the police reports, Scott and Yates had left a total of eight children, ranging from 11 months to 12 years old, in the house while they went to the casino. Yates told the officers that she and her children had been staying with Scott for the past two weeks. It was also revealed that the two women were aware of the abusive behavior of some of the children towards the others, but they neglected to intervene and left the children unsupervised. As a result, both women have had previous arrests.
The court set a bond of $20,000 for each of the women. The incident has left the whole town in shock and disbelief, with people questioning how such a tragedy could have occurred. The community is mourning the loss of young Blessing and praying for justice to be served. This heartbreaking incident serves as a reminder for parents to always prioritize the safety and well-being of their children, and for adults to be responsible and vigilant in their duties towards the younger ones.
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