A tragic incident unfolded when two young cousins, aged 10 and 12, were accused of fatally beating a 3-year-old girl to death, while left unsupervised at home, reports the NY Post.
The children’s parents and guardians had gone gambling, leaving eight kids home alone. One child called 911 after finding the victim, Blessing Buckles, unresponsive.
The neglectful act of leaving children unattended led to a devastating outcome, with Blessing tragically succumbing to her injuries. The mothers of the accused, faced charges related to the incident.
The Two Young Suspects Are Charged
The two young suspects, facing charges of battery and second-degree murder, have been detained at the East Baton Rouge Juvenile Detention Center. Additionally, both 26-year-old Scott and Yates were arrested on charges related to simple battery and second-degree murder as accomplices, with previous run-ins with the law.
Yates had prior arrests, including theft incidents at Walmart and a home, along with vandalism charges. Scott, on the other hand, faced accusations of arson and a past murder charge. Allegations of tampering with evidence emerged, highlighting the complexity of their criminal histories.
Currently, both individuals are held at the East Baton Rouge Parish Jail on $40,000 bond each.
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