COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Two 19-year-olds arrested in connection to the death of a 4-year-old Reynoldsburg boy are facing additional charges after video evidence uncovered numerous instances of brutality.
According to court documents, Linwood Allison Jr. and Kailee Smith-Parks pleaded not guilty to 44 total charges after a boy died allegedly under their care. The charges include one count each of murder, one count each of aggravated murder and 20 counts each of child endangerment, nine more apiece than originally filed.
Three dead after apparent double murder, suicide in east ColumbusThe charges stem from the brutal death of Ja’Kai Smith, who was reported dead on April 10 after police were called to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and a motion was filed by state prosecutors on Tuesday seeking remand without bail or bond. A court date has not yet been set for a ruling.
An investigation was initiated because of “suspicious circumstances related to the death,” which was ruled a homicide Allison was allegedly seen on the child’s bedroom camera causing fatal injuries to Ja’Kai at a residence on Steinway Drive. For a previous report on this story view the video player above.
A court indictment also includes 40 charges of endangering children, two allegations per suspect, every day, between March 21 through April 10. Each count indicates that Ja’Kai suffered injuries from possible torture, corporal punishment or physical restraint or abuse in a cruel manner and excessive manner that created a substantial risk of serious physical harm.
The State's motion said that the videos show Allison using torture methods, both physical and psychological, which would include, but not limited to, beating, locking the boy in his room, starvation, waterboarding, forced cold showers, and verbal abuse.
Police also said Smith-Parks had reason to believe the child needed immediate medical attention, but she failed to seek help. The motion said Ja’Kai Smith died from his injuries and that he was malnourished and had multiple visible injuries to his body.
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