Father Arrested After 5-Month-Old Found Dead

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Posted: 10:37 AM Apr 26, 2008
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BEATTYVILLE, Ky. (AP) - An eastern Kentucky man has been charged with murder after police say his 5-month-old daughter suffered fatal head and neck injuries.

Kentucky State Police charged 23-year-old Billy Hollan Jr., of Beattyville, with murder in the death of the infant.

Lee County EMS went to Hollan's apartment on Thursday and found the child dead. An autopsy on Friday revealed the injuries, troopers said.

Hollan was being held in the three Forks Regional Jail on Saturday. Jail officials did not know if he had an attorney.

AP-NY-04-26-08 0914EDT

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Posted by: anonymous Location: everywhere on May 6, 2008 at 05:46 PM
whether she did anything or not to the baby, she still was abused by him and she should have gotten out of the relationship. her family and friends that knew about it could have done something to help her and since they didnt her baby happened to be in harms way. now he will pay the penalty for it and pray she wont do any time either for her choice to stay with him.

Posted by: a-new-mommy Location: Beattyville on May 5, 2008 at 08:38 AM
I do not have any clue how anyone can defend her right now, even those of you who are close to her. Even if she was my sister in this situation I would feel the same way. He may have done the deed, but if that baby was already hurt, and if she KNEW THAT HE WAS ABUSIVE, then she's just as guilty as he is. Why don't some of you who know her so well have any excuses as to why she's still visiting that monster? I'm a young mother of a 4 month old myself, and I know that if I saw the slightest clue that my baby could be in danger, I would go to any lengths to protect my baby, no matter what the cost. I would say that I hope she has to live with the guilt of it for the rest of her life, but if she never even shed a tear til the funeral, I guess she doesn't have much remorse, does she? And what kind of mother is on the internet right after her baby's death? Not much of one. I hope both of them rot in hell for what they've done, because to me, even THAT isn't enough punishment.

Posted by: to beattyville manor resident Location: People are watching on May 1, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Then why is Ashley visiting the babys daddy in prison, the day her baby was burried? Answer that. Look at the visitian records for three forks for Sunday and you will see her name and the person she was visiting Billy, so no she dont need to be left alone, she needs a cell right next to him!

Posted by: Resident of the manor Location: beattyville on May 1, 2008 at 04:15 PM
you know its really bad about what happend and the way some of the residents acted while the EMS where there was uncalled for because before it happend the manor was dead there was no one out and about but as soon as the call went over the scanners all of the ppl just spilled out into the breaze ways i understand they live there and they have the right to know what was happing to a point but a slect few went over the line i think about what should happen to billy is he should remain in prions for the rest of his life how long or short that may be and as for ashely she has been through alot everone needs to leave her alone

Posted by: someone Location: beattyville on Apr 30, 2008 at 05:48 PM
hey i knew the mother better than anyof u and all she ever talked about was that baby she wouldn't go a minute without saying something about her.That child was her world right know she hates herself b/c she said that she was her mother and she was suppost to be their when she needed her and i know for a fact that ashley would never hurt that child because even if ashley thought that haylei had something wrong with her ashley took her to the doctor.If their was all this stuff a matter with her child then how come the doctors didn;t tell her i blame them because if their was something wrong with her child she would be whipping a**es and taking names until she found out who had hurt her child. Plus her baby was only 4 months old not five. Right know ashley is having a really hard time and i wish i could be their for her. Also ash always talked about how smart her baby was and how she was finishing high school and just got accepted into college she did that for her child not 4 herself luv

Posted by: kymom Location: beattyville on Apr 30, 2008 at 05:44 PM
All you people who claim to know Ashley, You must not know her to well, or you yourself would know how she claimed to be abused at billys hands all the time, I know her and I have heard her say so many many times how billy mistreated her, so you see if she LOVED her baby as much as she claims or you all claim she does, then why did she leave it alone with a man who abused her?

Posted by: anon Location: USA on Apr 30, 2008 at 04:21 PM
It has not yet been proven that billy is guilty, there are plenty of innocent people on death row or behind bars, so all you people who think you know what happened and have him already hung, Think if it were your child being accused of this crime, would you still be saying the same things? I dont think so. He may have not hurt that baby, alot of people handled that baby that day also, read the papers. in trying to save that baby more injury could have been done to her. Only God knows for sure..But I am hoping that Billy's parents, who are good people do not read this because they have been hurt enough also and are grieving for the loss of Haylei and Billy..God rest Little haylei

Posted by: AMOM Location: formerly from Beattyville on Apr 30, 2008 at 01:13 PM
BOTTOM LINE...An innocent child was MURDERED! She was left in the hands of a monster, her father, this monster killed her. How can anyone do such a horrible thing to a defenseless baby? I hope every second of the rest of this mans miserable life that he is haunted by the sound of little Haylie's cry as he took her life. And I still say anyone who knew of the abuse in any way is as guilty as he is! How can a woman be abused herself and not see the signs of abuse that could be directed toward her own child? The baby should have been put first and protected at all cost. Sadly, this was not the case and little Haylie paid the price--with her life. God Bless you Haylie.

Posted by: someone Location: beattyville on Apr 30, 2008 at 10:53 AM
I have known Ashley for a long time, and I DO NOT THINK THAT she would have had any part in this awful thing that happened.and for all you people thats leaving all these harsh, mean, hurtful, and hateful comments you should stop cause she just lost her sweet little baby girl in a blink of an eye, she is grieving alot u just dont know how much!!! and for that person that wrote she was just doing this for attention i think you need to shut the **** up, cause shes not. and i feel real bad for her she was a loving mother that was planning her life with her baby. SO DONT JUDGE PEOPLE SHES A GRIEVING PARENT AND IF YOU DONT EVEN KNOW HER YOU SHOULDNT EVEN BE SAYING ALL THAT BULL **** EVEN IF YOU DO U STILL SHOULDNT

Posted by: Brandi Location: Winchester Ky Former resident of beattyville on Apr 30, 2008 at 10:16 AM
I think that billy should be treated the same way the little 5 month old girl was treated but a worse just sticking him in jail is no punishment he gets 3 meals a day a bed to sleep in and no bills

Posted by: Family Location: IN on Apr 30, 2008 at 02:11 AM
Ashley, if you were abused while pregnant, then why stay with the man? If he abused Hailei when she was just a newborn, why did you stay? Why was it more important to stay with him then to have and hold you beautiful daughter? I don't know you personnal and haven't seen Billy in years. I hope Billy gets the death sentence. What he did is wrong in everyway possible. What you did is wrong too. I feel you need punished, and you are being punished. God took your baby girl away to a better place, a place were no more abuse will happen. Now you have to live with yourself, knowing that you could have prevented everything. My prays are with both families. I can't even imagine losing one of my children. To both grandparents I send my prays. As the days go by things will get easier, Just remember Hailei is in God's hands now.

Posted by: friend of haylei Location: ky on Apr 29, 2008 at 11:53 PM
Ashley you need to pay and suffer right beside of Billy, your just as guilty!

Posted by: Kymom Location: Beattyville on Apr 29, 2008 at 11:13 PM
I know both parents~Ashley knew of billys violent nature. She was all the time complaining about how mean he was to her, so Why trust him with your baby alone? your just a guilty for Haylei's death! Also Billy wasnt the only one that watched Haylei that day~Ashelys father also babysat half the day before Billy,(edited) so who is to say that he didnt so something to that baby before billy picked her up?

Posted by: becky Location: beattyville on Apr 29, 2008 at 08:35 PM
if you knew ashley then you would know that she is a speical person she loved her baby she talked about it all the time and as for being on the net maybe she feels like all she has now is some friends and friends are there through the good times and the bad times.. so i hope that nobody else has to go though what she did because you realy don't know unless you lose a child or a love one that you are close to so please lord give her strenght and courage and keep her safe and give her good friends to lean on and good memories of her little girl... WE LOVE YOU ASHLEY!!!

Posted by: AMOM Location: formerly from Beattyville on Apr 29, 2008 at 03:43 PM
God bless little Haylie. Rest in peace beautiful baby girl.

Posted by: BEATTYVILLE Location: KY on Apr 29, 2008 at 02:53 PM
Why is everyone playing God? Have you forgot what the bible says about judging one another? Yes this father sounds and looks very guilty. But this poor girl was at school trying to finish her education. Quit being so judgemental and making aqusations against her and let her grieve for her child. For heavens sake her whole world has to feel like it's crashing down upon her. I have 3 wonderful kids and if 1 of them was tragically taken I would be lost. Don't you consider how she must be feeling. This was her babies father and she trusted him. Look at your husbands. Do you trust them with your children? Of course, they are their fathers Well there you go. How can people be so judgemental of this girl? My sister goes to school with her and says she is a very sweet girl who always was talking about her baby and bragging about her baby and you could always see the pure love for her child on her face and in her eyes when she spoke of her. My heart goes out to this whole family. God bless you.

Posted by: Someone who Cares Location: Beattyville on Apr 29, 2008 at 02:09 PM
First thing I would like to say is that my prayers are with Ashley and her family. I am so sorry for your loss. I have to say that the ones of you on here that are doing the blaming and accusing really need to step back. The good Lord is the ONLY one who knows the whole truth about what happend to this baby from the time she was born until the time she died. Judging people, especially if you don't know them is not one of the best things for you people to be doing right now. God will take care of those that made this beautiful and innocent little girl suffer in any way. They know who they are and now they will just have to pay. I just hope that justice is done for the one or ones that deserves!

Posted by: tanya Location: frankfort on Apr 29, 2008 at 01:45 PM
The mom may not be "to blame" but come on! She had to know that this guy may have a violent side or something explosive could happen.

Posted by: heartbroken Location: ky on Apr 29, 2008 at 12:41 PM
I don't know this girl or this young man, I lived in Beattyville my whole life and I don't remember something like this happening before. My heart breaks for the family of this sweet little baby. What could an innocent baby do to warrant this kind of action? Cry too loud and disturb a movie? Turn the tv up, don't kill a baby. When a child that small is hungry the only way to tell someone is to cry. Hey, why didn't he just take it to one of the neighbors and tell them that he didn't know what to do if she wouldn't stop crying? He should have had his butt out working instead of laying around watching tv anyway. It is not my place to judge, God will do the judging, yet it is hard to imagine how this could happen. Too many young people don't wanna work anymore, they wanna sit back and let someone else take care of them. As fars as the mother posting on the internet, you must remember, she is a child still in high school, a baby having a baby. God Bless this family. Pray for them.

Posted by: Angie Location: Beattyville on Apr 29, 2008 at 12:33 PM
It is really amazing how people get on here and start putting down people when they know nothing about them. This girl was young and trying to finish school so that she could make something of herself and to have a better life for her daughter. I know this girls mother and she is a very hard working and loving woman as is her kids. As for this girl being on the internet, I would say that she was probably looking to see what the news was saying about her baby and just happen to see what these comments said. What a heartbreak it would be to see that you people have taken her tragedy of losing her baby girl and added to her misery by accusing her of abuse. If I where some of you, I would be ashamed to get on here and even act like I knew what was going on, when in reality, you don't know this family at all. My heart and prayers go out to this family. I'll also throw a pray in there for all of you people who have sent judgement down on this poor girl when you don't know any thing about it.

Posted by: Jessica Location: Beattyville on Apr 29, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Ashley didn't know anything was going on with the baby or she would have told me n then i would have told some other ppl but she trusted billy.. so stop blaming her!!! HE IS THE ONE WHO KILLED THE BABY NOT HER SO PPL LEAVE HER ALONE!! if u lost a child by the hands of a man u love u would be heart broken n maybe she was on here to check to see what the news said about everything thats going on.. she's prolly confused about what happened!! so y judge someone for leaving a comment when u all say stuff about her!! i think its only right for her to speak her mind n deal with the facts!! its easier on her n u ppl sit here n talk crap about her is annoying!! most of u all r from other places so y leave a comment if u don't know her personally!! God Bless u Ashley!! Call me sometime.. im sure u know who this is!!!

Posted by: a friend from school Location: lee ky on Apr 29, 2008 at 11:10 AM
ashley i care for u and i will always want the best for u and i know u had nothing to do with the abuse and everyone don't know what they are talking about so they need to just shut up

Posted by: Jessica Location: Beattyville on Apr 29, 2008 at 10:49 AM
First off i been Ashley's friend over more than 9 years and i know that she would never hurt her baby in any way n if a baby was hurt they would cry but she never cried unless she wanted a bottle i know this for a fact!! n this is rude n hurtful to her n Ashley I LOVE YOU n be strong sweety!!! But for the rest of u all should be ashamed to say so much bad things when u don't got the facts!! so leave her alone!! She did the right thing n tried to get her education so BACK OFF!!!

Posted by: AMOM Location: formerly from Beattyille on Apr 29, 2008 at 10:11 AM
How could anyone have hurt this beautiful baby girl? I have a daughter and if ANYONE, including her father, ever tried to hurt her I would personally take their life with my own bare hands! Ashley, if you knew your little girl was abused 1 time by this monster, why did you let it continue? If you knowingly left her in this situation then you are just as GUILTY as your bf! You should be held accountable as well. In fact, ANYONE who knew of the abuse is guilty. When I first heard of this story, I thought of the anguish you must be going through. Then I saw you had been here taking the time to leave a post.I thought that was odd. Then I heard of past abuse. YOU KNEW all along your baby was in danger. This baby could have been saved and had a life. Head and neck injuries, shoving a bottle down her little throat!! What kind of monster would do a thing like this? I hope the father gets whats comming to him. And Ashley, if you are as guilty as it seems you are, I hope you get yours too!

Posted by: Mom Location: KY on Apr 29, 2008 at 10:02 AM
I wonder how many innocent children are going to be murdered in this state before our lawmakers decide to make the murderers pay. I absolutely don't think people who kill someone should be allowed to plead guilty, in order to get life in prison, as opposed to the death penalty. I know there are self defense cases, fine, but most cases are just plain murder. Of course, there was no self defense in this case. I'm glad the mom was trying to get her education, but she could have gotten help from the state for childcare, and the deadbeat dad could have been out working, instead of home with the little baby. I hope he gets the death penalty, and that he isn't allowed to sit on the row for 20 years, living off the rest of us.

Posted by: linda Location: allen, ky on Apr 29, 2008 at 09:22 AM
God must have needed another angel so he took this little one home.As for the parents they are both disgusting human beings, the Dad for doing this and the Mom for letting this go on. If she is so torn up how in the name of all that is holy and she get on the internet to read all of these comments and then post one of her own.Sounds to me she likes the attention the death of her child brought, DISGUSTING.............

Posted by: I love my children. on Apr 29, 2008 at 08:57 AM
I would like to know how the autopsy showed old injuries and the mother didn't know anything about them...Can anyone answer that question.

Posted by: To Judy Location: In Pineville on Apr 29, 2008 at 08:12 AM
Do you know FOR A FACT that the abuse was from the parents or even that it was ruled abuse? Sounds to me like the mother was trying to better herself and thought she could trust the dad.Regardless of who did this, the fact is the father was the one taking care of the baby. He is responsible.If the baby had been abused prior to this and the social services did nothing but leave the baby in the situation, then I say there needs to be an investigation from back then.If a social worker left the child in those conditions, they do not need to be working in that field.You people on here bashing this mother need to TRY to put yourselves in her place. Ask yourself" How would I feel?" Wait on the facts before you convict her.As for the comment about not wanting to have people like this for a jury....That is what needs to happen to ALL child abusers.Eliminate the wicked and the world will be better.

Posted by: K Location: KY,IN on Apr 29, 2008 at 01:47 AM
The mother knew of previous abuse and was abused by the father herself.Her family was warned by the fathers family about his temper and abuse but she, the mother, ran off with him anyways. She should be held partially accountable for staying and keeping her daughter in that kind of relationship and situation.

Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 28, 2008 at 11:19 PM
I would like to know where the Mother of the baby's parents where. Why were they not caring for the baby?

Posted by: GODS CHILD Location: MONTICELLO on Apr 28, 2008 at 10:41 PM
DEAR LORD PLEASE HOLD, COMFORT, AND GIVE THIS BEAUTIUL BABY GIRL, ALL THE LOVE AND EXTRA HUGS AND KISSES IN YOUR BEAUTIFUL HEAVEN. SHE HAS HAD A VERY UNFAIR AND TERRIBLE LIFE WHILE HERE ON THIS EARTH. HOW COULD ANYONE EVEN THINK OF HURTING ONE HAIR ON THIS LITTLE ANGEL'S HEAD, NEVER THE LESS BEATING AND TAKING HER LIFE AWAY. MAY THE GULITY ONE OR ONES IN THIS HORRIFIC, HEARTLESS CRIME GET THE ULTIMATE PUNISHMENT HERE IN THIS LIFETIME. AND WE ALL KNOW JUSTICE WILL BE SERVED ON THE LORD'S JUDGEMENT DAY. God bless the family and friends who loved this beautiful, precious and un replaceable babygirl. mAY YOU ALWAYS HAVE THE BEST OF MEMORIES OF HER IN YOUR HEART. if there is anyone out there who doesnt want there child, for heavens sake dont hurt them, give them to me. All children are God's children, and are a great blessing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:20 PM
sounds like to me the mother taking up for her guy,,not the child,why in god name would a woman be on the net when she just lost a little child to the hands of a man,,i say dont give the man a trail,,just take him out on the street and hang him till dead,that would be like the give his child (nothen)was this the child father or another live in,was school couse you was getting walefair for the child,now days its a man and pills hell with the childrens

Posted by: Friendofafriend Location: KY on Apr 28, 2008 at 05:51 PM
Regardless of what the father did, the paternal grandmothers and aunts did not deserve to be punished by being turned away at the funeral. Their hearts are broken too. That was Bad taste, redneck style. I have it on good authority that the paternal grandmother had to remove the child and mother from the home when the baby was just a few weeks old and told her not to go back....she did.....

Posted by: Darcy Location: GT on Apr 28, 2008 at 04:45 PM
Why in the world would someone want to hurt an infant? It is beyond me. If you don't want the child, take it to a hospital! Put it up for adoption! Put it on a door step of "an occupied" home! People don't have to kill babies! Oh, this makes me so angry! I think they are worried about having to pay child support, so if the baby is not there, they won't have to do it.....don't get pregnant, or don't mess around if you don't want the baby, my goodness, how stupid. To many couples out there that want children, and cannot have them. They would give their right arm to have a little baby to love. I feel for the people who loved this little angel. God bless you all. Hugs.

Posted by: Stephanie Location: Lancaster on Apr 28, 2008 at 01:52 PM
Geez, people. I agree this is a sad story, but let's find out what happened before we go killing/locking people up. Just because the baby was found in the dad’s apartment didn't mean that HE was the one who killed her. Very likely, but we can't be for sure. And the article mentioned nothing about the mother. Lucy, why do you want to lock her up too? Can we at least get the facts before try and sentence them? Reading these posts should be a deterrant for crime. I would be scared to death to have you people on my jury.

Posted by: Brittany Location: Eastern KY on Apr 28, 2008 at 01:39 PM
The mother was at school at the time. She was trying to finish high school and had no control over what went on with the father..I agree tho that the father needs to be locked up.

Posted by: krystina Location: beattyville,ky on Apr 28, 2008 at 12:39 PM
i dont agree with anything you all say,that was that baby's father and he had no right doing what he did. the mother didnt have anything to do with it, if you cant trust your kids with there father then who can you trust them with anymore.? my heart goes out to you ashley. and im so sorry to hear about the loss of your child.

Posted by: jake Location: richmond on Apr 28, 2008 at 11:43 AM
awful he should be put down or locked up and put down the rest of his life,,, what a terrible person he must have been

Posted by: you'll never know Location: ky on Apr 28, 2008 at 11:08 AM
i don't think that it was the mother's fault! she was in school so why should she be locked up? She was probably as clueless as the rest of us to what was happening!!! The father should suffer in jail!! I agree on that, but to the mother i love you dearly and i hope that God helps keep you strong. Ashley, i hope that you stay safe and remember God is always with you. Your daughter was very Beautiful!!! Remember she will always be in your heart!!! Take care of yourself!!

Posted by: Ann Location: KY on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:55 AM
To those of you who are putting this child's mother down, You don't know this girl. She is doing the very best she can. She was working hard to get an education so that she and her baby could have a good life. DO NOT talk about things you don't know. Christian people should be praying for her, not saying spiteful things about people they don't know!!!!! LEAVE the poor girl alone and let her grieve for her baby.

Posted by: DARE Location: eastern KY on Apr 28, 2008 at 09:30 AM
I am so sorry for this mother. My prayers will be with you and your family. As for the father...I pray that justice will be served here on this earth, because he will face the Master someday. There are people all around who would have loved to have a beautiful child like her. I respect the fact that the mother was trying to better herself and planning a brighter future for her little baby girl by getting her education. It seems that this day and time you can trust no one. Mom...you are in my prayers. Dad...you are a sorry excuse for a parent or a person! I hope they treat you like you treated your beautiful daughter while you are in 3 forks, then when you get to the big house you will see what inmates will do to you. I bet you won't like it.

Posted by: lucy Location: ky on Apr 28, 2008 at 08:06 AM
Sounds to me like Mother wasn't home.I agree with Donny,I also think the girl that had the child should be locked up to.

Posted by: here here Location: pikeville on Apr 27, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Ashley, I cannot begin to imagine how you are feeling. I hope you to choose only to see him at his trial. He does'nt deserve to have the oppertunity to explain...

Posted by: this is bologna Location: beattyville,ky on Apr 27, 2008 at 08:13 PM
it doesnt matter where the mother was when it happened,that was her father and it shouldnt have happend it wasnt her fault so everyone needs to lay off of the mother of this child my heart breaks for you ashley i know how you feel, well kinda i lost my baby when he was 3 hours old. and i pray for you and your family.

Posted by: Amber Location: Owingsville on Apr 27, 2008 at 07:13 PM
I'm sorry that you lost your child but if i was to loose my child i wouldn't be on the computer, i'm sorry but no sensable person has time to get online when there daughter just died.

Posted by: rita Location: ky on Apr 27, 2008 at 07:09 PM
hey i my heart goes out for the mother of the child but that gut should get death pently for what he did to that baby i hope he pays for what he did in jail .

Posted by: Larry Location: Lexington on Apr 27, 2008 at 06:56 PM
The father who killed his 5 year old , should be be given the death penalty, . NO TRIAL.

Posted by: Judy Location: Pineville on Apr 27, 2008 at 06:20 PM
To: Me in Kentucky......how can you feel sorry for the mother? The baby had broken bones and previous abuse....you know she was aware of this. She is just as much fault for looking the other way. They both should just disappear........

Posted by: My heart goes out to you Location: Ky on Apr 27, 2008 at 06:16 PM
This is for the mother, My heart goes out to you, your baby girl was very beautiful. I'm sure with our justice system he will pay for what he done. God be with you, and everyone is praying for you.

Posted by: Melicia Sears Location: Beattyville on Apr 27, 2008 at 06:04 PM
Ashley if you need anything or we can do anything to help you let me or Ashley know. I wished I could have said something to you the other day at school when I saw you but I was at a loss of words.. Know that we are here if you need us. You are in our hearts and remember we are here if you need anything.

Posted by: cheryl Location: ky on Apr 27, 2008 at 03:07 PM
4months and seventeen days or 5 months whats the differance its still a baby.(edited) she should be mourning not taking up for the asshole that killed her child!!! prison or death is to good for people like this they need to suffer every day.

Posted by: Bryan Location: Owingsville on Apr 27, 2008 at 02:07 PM
The mother doesnt sound very heartbroken, if my kid was done this way, I dont think I could find the time to get on this website (edited).

Posted by: Anonymous on Apr 27, 2008 at 01:01 PM
i know the ashley and i cannot EVER see her letting anything bad happen to her baby and ashley if u read this i am so sorry i wish i could say something to make it hurt less

Posted by: Lisa Location: Beattyville on Apr 27, 2008 at 12:44 PM
What a sad sad story for all involved. I pray for the families of both parents and how devastated they must be. I live in Beattyville and would have loved to help the young parents care for the child. I have been unable to have children myself and mourn for the death of children I would have loved and protected. I hope other moms see the danger and leave boyfriends who will potentially harm them or their children. Another baby went to heaven yesterday...

Posted by: Jeff Location: Paintsville on Apr 27, 2008 at 12:00 PM
Laws are in place, enforce them. Public hangings should be brought back. Judges, juries, and lawyers, I beg of you to start using common sense. Give everyone a fair trial, and when the evidence is there, convict, sentence harshly, and don't wait 20 years to execute. Our hearts and prayers go out to the rest of the family, May God hold you in his loving arms and comfort you in this trying time.

Posted by: Edmond Location: Pikeville on Apr 27, 2008 at 11:47 AM
It's so unfortunate that a young life was taken away. May god bless her. I lost a child, she was much older but it still hurts. I wish I knew why things like this happened. It's very painful and the mother suffers a lot. May god bless her heart. If there is any thing the community can do to help out, please let us know. This is the time where we need to help the mother. Gob bless, jesus christ.

Posted by: me Location: corbin on Apr 27, 2008 at 11:43 AM
ok i still say let me be judge jury and executioner. IF THE MOTHER KNEW of the abuse prior to this child's death let's punish her also...the death of her child isnt enough "punishment" for her.

Posted by: Sue Location: Lexington on Apr 27, 2008 at 10:46 AM
I hope this heartless (edited) suffers the same faith as the precious angel. The baby's mother sounds like a real winner to. My God bless this precious child. I'm sure she is feeling no pain... My she rest in heaven!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Me! Location: Ky on Apr 27, 2008 at 09:12 AM
To the mother, my heart goes out to you. That little girl was beautiful. I hope the father suffers from now on.Where were you when this happened? I understand that you usually think you can trust the father and my heart breaks for you.I seen no where in the story that he shoved a bottle down her throat. Was this not the either? Please tell us what really happened.

Posted by: brandy Location: win city on Apr 27, 2008 at 05:48 AM
How could u be so heartless. I pray to God that he suffers as much pain if not more than what he made the beautiful baby girl suffer. If u don't want u child then give it up. There r plenty of people out there that would take good care of these children. But yet the parents keep them because they r selfish then they harm them. How could u look into those beautiful eyes and then shove a bottle down her throat. I hope he suffers in jail

Posted by: donny Location: ky on Apr 27, 2008 at 05:48 AM
why dont they take thes baby killers out and hang them. get rid of them once and for all. prison is to good for them.

Posted by: ashley Location: evans on Apr 26, 2008 at 07:54 PM
hey im her mother and my daighter was not 5months old she was 4months and 17 days old you need to get your facts streight. I was told neck injureies nothing about the head injures and i would like for you to get your facts streight before you go and put stuff on the national news. Plus i know that they wouldnt tell you something before they told me.

Posted by: blah blah blah Location: eastern ky on Apr 26, 2008 at 01:44 PM
these things happen ever day we need stricter laws to deal with these people but since theses cases rarely get much coverage no one hears about them thanks WKYT maybe some will see what ive been really complaining about

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