Filicide

Violet Matory Missing
Violet Matory, 9: Mother Found Dead, Children Missing After House Fire In 1977

The sisters were set to testify against their stepfather in his child molestation trial. Their mother was found strangled.

LaShawnda Coates Missing Murdedr 1991
LaShawnda Coates, 10-Months: Father Confessed To Murder, She Remains Missing

The baby was taken away from her parents after suffering injuries stemming from a violent argument.

Baby Willow Missing
Baby Willow, Newborn: Mother Says She Gave Away Missing Child

Investigators do not believe the missing child is alive.

Jurayah Smith, T'kia Bevily, Morris Bevily
Jurayah Smith: Stepmother Convicted Of Capital Murder For Child’s Death

At the time of this publication, Jurayah’s father awaits his trial.

Taylor Rose Williams
Remains Of Taylor Rose Williams, 5, Possibly Found In Alabama

The little girl was reported missing from Florida on Nov. 6.

Gizzell Ford, 8, Was Tortured To Death By Father & Grandmother

This little girl’s short life was a terrifying experience.

Lauryn Dickens Missing
Lauryn Dickens, 9-Months, Murdered By Mother Who Lied About Whereabouts

She also said that she gave the child up for adoption and that the child’s father’s parents were caring for the baby.

Daisja Weaver Murder
Daisja Weaver: Parents Lied & Claimed Infant Was Kidnapped

The young couple told police baby Daisja was kidnapped, but their lies soon caught up with them and the tragic truth was revealed.

Precious Doe
‘Precious Doe’ — Toddler Erica Green Was Killed By Her Parents In 2001

There are a handful of infamous new stories that Missouri wishes were erased from its…

Ericka Joseph Killed Herself & 9-Year-Old Daughter Akili Joseph In Murder-Suicide

Akili Joseph’s parents were divorced, so she shared her time between her mother’s home in…