Raped And Abused Three Year Old Child Dies
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Posted: 6:05 PM Dec 3, 2008
 Last Updated: 8:42 AM Dec 5, 2008
 Reporter: Dave Spencer
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A child, brought to UK Hospital the day before Thanksgiving, has now died and the man responsible will be charged with murder.

18 year old Brian Crabtree is currently sitting in jail for the assault and rape of a three year old girl, but that could all change on Friday when Crabtree will formally be charged with the girls murder.

The toddler was brought to UK Hospital with life threatening injuries on November 26th. Police say the child has bruises on her body and she'd been raped and sodomized.

Police then went to an apartment in the Cardinal Valley area and arrested the 18 year old Crabtree. Police say he'd been living with the girl and her father.

An investigation is ongoing to see if the father might also be charged in connection with the abuse and death of the child. Now at least one thing is clear, says the County Prosecutor, Crabtree's charges will be amended to murder.

27 NEWSFIRST attempted to reach the family at the apartment, but the property manager says the father paid December's rent and moved out of the apartment.

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Posted by: Anonymous on Dec 11, 2008 at 03:00 PM
this sick SOB does not deserve the death penalty. He deserves to be in the "general population" in the prison. The other inmates will definitly gives him what he deserves.
Posted by: mom Location: harlan on Dec 6, 2008 at 07:29 PM
TO MARIE: how can you defend this creature? They said on the media he raped and assaulted her and she DIED!!! What more proof do you need that he is guilty???!!you are just as sick as he is. You must not have children or you wouldn't feel that way.
Posted by: roger on Dec 6, 2008 at 07:03 PM
marie : you are sick
Posted by: Jeff Location: Richmond on Dec 6, 2008 at 03:31 PM
Folks, remember we are a country of laws, allow for due process,ensure efficent representation at the trial......that way this POS does not have an excuse to get the death sentence he deserves. By the way all of you wishing for this POS to get this or that in prison, it will never happen, this is KY where our inmates are treated better than the taxpayers!
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Pikeville on Dec 6, 2008 at 02:53 PM
MARY HOW CAN YOU CALL THIS MAN A KIND PERSON? SHAME ON YOU!! I have a three year old daughter. If something like this would have ever happen to me I would be waiting in the courtroom with a 22 ready to kill that man!!! My heart goes out to this little girl's family. God rest her soul she's in a better place now!!
Posted by: mom to be Location: winchester on Dec 6, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Im am so sorry this is terrible i couldnt imagine my child done that away, i give you my prayer. He will get back what he has done in the long run, he will never have a life and thats what he deserves. I will never understand why he did that he is 18 yrs old she was 3 you have to be so messed up in the head to do somthing like that. That is so sick.
Posted by: Michelle Location: Berea on Dec 6, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Sounds like "Marie" is as sick and low life as the person who did this. dont pit shame on us...SHAME ON YOU.
Posted by: anonymous Location: Pikeville on Dec 6, 2008 at 12:16 PM
just wondering why my comment was not posted?I did`nt even use any bad words or suggest anything others did`nt?....
Posted by: John Location: Lexington on Dec 6, 2008 at 10:09 AM
Where was the father in this situation? I heard that he took another child to St. Joe East where they died from shaken baby syndrome... any validity to this?
Posted by: ninja Location: everywhere on Dec 6, 2008 at 09:43 AM
hey people has everyone heard of mercenaries if the judicial system doesnt dispose of this trash the rightful way then no matter where he goes i know his face and he will answer to what he done this isnt a threat just truth seems like the law always protects scum like this no one has the guts to do anything about it i do i will say this if he is let free he wont ever hurt another child now thats a promise now judicial system do your job so i dont have to do mine
Posted by: ninja Location: everywhere on Dec 6, 2008 at 09:30 AM
i am wondering why this site doesnt psot my comments. truth is the truth i have left three comments what i would do to this scum bucket and yet thi site hasnt posted one am i beoing to harsh no i would love to get my hands on this punk for 1 minute that all i need with this low life no post this i cut out all the details thats as polite as i can be pertaining this low life scum
Posted by: The One & Only Location: Salyersville on Dec 6, 2008 at 04:34 AM
This breaks my heart! Can you imagine the pain & fear this baby girl felt? This SOB needs to feel everything this baby felt!! I would like to take him out in the woods to an old, abandoned house..Tie him up, nail his 'rape tool' to the floor, pour gasoline all around his sorry behind, give him a butter knife & strike a match on the way out! I don't care what kind of punishment he gets, it could never be enough!! I know this baby has her Angel Wings Now & there is no more suffering for her. God Bless her soul.
Posted by: jay Location: lex on Dec 6, 2008 at 12:29 AM
we love you rip love you 4ever and always
Posted by: brian Location: pikeville ky on Dec 5, 2008 at 11:04 PM
THIS HAS TO BE THE SICKEST THING A HUMAN CAN DO BUT I DON"T EVEN CONSIDER THIS MAN HUMAN. WHEN IT COME"S TO OUR CHILDREN THE LAW HAS TO BE CHANGE..ZERO TOLERANCE. LET ME PULL THE SWITCH.. BE MORE THAN GLAD TOO..AND WOULD NOT THINK TWICE!!! HE ADMITTED TO THIS.. SHOULD BE PUBLIC TORTURE TILL DEATH.. JUST LIKE HE DID THIS INNOCENT CHILD!!! HE DON"T NEVER WANT TO LET ME GET MY HANDS ON HIM BECAUSE I WOULD BE THE MAN IN JAIL FOR MURDER!
Posted by: RJ Location: ky on Dec 5, 2008 at 09:11 PM
wait till they get the cho mo in the pen the inmates will make him wish hed never been born,cho mo is as low as it gets on the social ladder in prison
Posted by: Mother of 2 Location: Kentucky on Dec 5, 2008 at 08:08 PM
Bobbie Jo, I agree with you. I would gladly PUNISH this P.O.S. Even that is to good to call him. I have a 12 year old daughter and all I can say is god help the bas***d that even thinks about putting his hands on her. I am with RCC...i will take things into my own hands.
Posted by: Sharon Location: McCreary on Dec 5, 2008 at 07:58 PM
WITH ALL OF THE SL-TS OUT HERE GIVING IT AWAY FOR FREE, WHY ON EARTH WOULD THIS SICK S.O.B. DO A LITTLE CHILD LIKE THIS? I WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO SKIN HIM THEN PUT RUBBING ALCOHOL ON HIM. THEN GASOLINE AND LIGHT A MATCH TO HIM. HELP RID THE WORLD OF TRASH. ANYONE THAT WOULD DO THIS IS NOT WORTH THE AIR THEY BREATH. MARIE IN LEX.- MAYBE YOU DON'T KNOW HIM AS WELL AS YOU THINK. MAYBE YOU ARE NOT MUCH BETTER TO BE ON HERE TAKING UP FOR THE PIECE OF SH-T!
Posted by: pam Location: Kentucky on Dec 5, 2008 at 06:55 PM
Marie, Maybe they should take you and this sick SOB to the dern hollar ...
Posted by: seriously on Dec 5, 2008 at 06:27 PM
If they set him free after a slap on the wrist then I would like to meet him one day.... do what should have been done. eye for an eye. death penalty please!!!! that poor little girl...
Posted by: janie Location: harlan on Dec 5, 2008 at 06:06 PM
oh lord,i can't even think what would be enough for someone that could do this type of thing to a baby, i just hope someone can make him hurt enough that he will remember the look on this child face while he was having his jollies and never be able to forget her face for as long as he gets to live. but for my self i don't think he'll live long.
Posted by: mom of 2 Location: ky on Dec 5, 2008 at 06:02 PM
The s.o.b. should have the same thing done to him. He should die a slow death. Hell is to good for that stupid freak!
Posted by: donny Location: ky on Dec 5, 2008 at 05:22 PM
i say hang him high.sick jerk is all he is.jail is to good for this jerk. maybe they will pay him back when he gets to prison,,hope so any way.sick.
Posted by: Jennifer Location: Pikeville on Dec 5, 2008 at 05:14 PM
Marie from Lexington.... If he is a kind campassionate person, let him babysit YOUR child!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: RCC Location: WINCHESTER on Dec 5, 2008 at 04:34 PM
TO BOBBIE JO OF NICHOLASVILLE YOU ARE A WOMAN AFTER MY OWN HEART! BUT, PULLING THE SWITCH IS EVEN TOO QUICK! I AM A MAN,47YRS. I HAVE 2 LITTLE GIRLS, 10 & 12.AND IF THIS "MAGGOT" EVEN HAD A THOUGHT OF TOUCHING ONE OF THEM. HE WOULDN'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT OUR BLEEDING HEART LEGAL SYSTEM. I WOULD TAKE TO THE OLD TIME COUNTRY COURT MYSELF!
Posted by: Bobbie Jo Location: Nicholasville on Dec 5, 2008 at 02:39 PM
WHY give the death penalty.....so this P.O.S. can live 25 years on my dime awaiting "all" his appeals to get processed. HE'S GUILTY!!!!! Legal process..BULLS_ _ T! I have said it in 1984 and I'll say it NOW if the system is having an employee shortage or want someone to pull the switch for free... I CAN DO IT". Don't even think about doing it with the needle, that's the humane way for our beloved sick animals. My family has been waiting for 2 executions since 1983 and they will proably get the death penalty overturned even though they killed 4 people.
Posted by: mother of 1 Location: Ky on Dec 5, 2008 at 02:01 PM
Children are so precious and then to have a creep like this do something to an innocent child is down right disgusting. To the man that said he would like a few minutes alone with this maggot I agree 100 percent I feel the same way. I hope someone tortures [edit] out of him in prison. May she rest in peace now where she is certainly safe.
Posted by: jerome Location: frankfort on Dec 5, 2008 at 01:56 PM
MARIE? he admitted to the crime now he must pay. he better be thankful that he is getting a trial. if it were my daughter i would have killed him already. that my friend is justice. he deserves to die the little girl didn't.
Posted by: JAIMIE Location: WINCHESTER, KY on Dec 5, 2008 at 01:01 PM
THIS IS ONE SICK MAN. ANY PUNISHMENT HE RECEIVES WILL NOT BE ENOUGH. IF HE DID THIS TO MY CHILD I WOULD BE THE ONE IN PRISON, BECAUSE HE WOULD BE A DEAD MAN.
Posted by: Tammy Location: Hazard on Dec 5, 2008 at 12:45 PM
And by the way Marie in Lexington, if some child is so unfortunate as to have you for a mother, I pray that someone steps in and takes that child(ren) from you before you let some sick pervert [edit] that you think is so compassionate and kind, inflect abuse or kill that child(ren).YOU SICK FREAK!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Tammy Location: Hazard on Dec 5, 2008 at 12:37 PM
Marie in Lexington,you are a sick piece of sh**.As I said on my first statement here,this monster will end up free someday to do this again.He has admitted to this and I am still not sure he won't just get a slap on the wrist.Even the media has changed about this case.They were reporting that a "man" had committed this crime,now that it is murder they are calling him a "teen".What's next,an insanity plea.So what if he is insane.Do away with him so the rest of society does not have to live in fear of him.Insanity means there is no help for him and that he is going to continue his actions.No medication or prison term will fix that.And as I said before, Marie (you pathetic B**tch),you take him home with you, you feed and house him, you be responsible for his actions.But in order to do this you and he have to move to a deserted island so neither of you pieces of scum can come in contact with the rest of society. And oh yeah, if you have kids,you have to give them up.
Posted by: Cissy Location: Harlan on Dec 5, 2008 at 07:01 AM
This is horrible! I have 2 daughters and I couldn't imagine this happening to one of them. He should get the death penalty for hurting this little girl. Raping, Sodomizing, and assault??? ON a 3 year old, this world is coming to an end!
Posted by: c Location: fkt on Dec 5, 2008 at 06:46 AM
Yes charge him with murder, convict him, and watch our government set this monster free after a year or two so that he can do it again to someone else's child! That's how the system works! Do whatever you want to whomever you want because you're not going to have to pay for your crime anyway! That's our so called JUSTICE SYSTEM! It stinks! It should be a shame that people can murder & abuse little children & live to brag about it! Let this kind of thing happen in another country & see how long the criminal lives, not long! This nation is such a bunch of cry babies where criminals are concerned. If they REALLY want to save money, then start executing more of these monsters or shut up about the money it cost to house them!
Posted by: Kia Location: California on Dec 5, 2008 at 03:17 AM
It saddens me to say that unfortunately this type of abuse towards children happens all the time we just don't hear about it. Words could not express how I feel about what happened to this precious baby. As God rests her soul I hope it plants a seed in some of us to know and fully understand that as adults it is our responsibility to love and take care of our children at all cost. Some of us really need pay attention to who our children are spending time with and the environments that they're in. Our children need to be protected because they vulnerable and have the potential to be taken advantage of by those that have no purpose on this earth. Help your children by helping themselves and start asking them age appropriate questions now. Talking to your children you'll find that a good majority of them can give you the answers or some clues. Parents be responsible and stop trusting and leaving your children with everyone because sometimes that leads to putting your children in harms way.
Posted by: paul Location: Louisa on Dec 5, 2008 at 03:04 AM
I SAY HANG HIM BY HIS "RAPE TOOL" TIL HE DIES
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Ky on Dec 5, 2008 at 01:51 AM
When I sat here and read this story I cried, I'm not blessed with being able to have a child and this person does something so bad to a child and took its life. I think this man deserves to be put to death. And for the person that said he was a kind man. I think you should go to this innocent childs funeral and then look at this man and then say he is kind!!
Posted by: Dale on Dec 5, 2008 at 01:20 AM
It costs approxitmately $45,000.00 to care for a prisoner, why do we give the death penalty and then rank up this cost. If they get the death penalty, take them out behind the court house and be done with it. Hangem-up or face the big guns, they should not be able to take the sissy way out with a lethal injection.
Posted by: Kat Location: NONE YA on Dec 5, 2008 at 01:04 AM
Marie from Lex....He admitted to it... Oh well if u kno him and he is a compassionate person and true friend... blah blah blah... How can u defend a low life P.O.S. like him.. What facts do we not yet know??? A poor Innocent little girl was RAPED and BEAT by a sick lowlife p.o.s 18 year old boy.. He deserves and hopefully will get the Death Penalty!!!
Posted by: Ernest L AGEE Location: Lextington on Dec 4, 2008 at 11:59 PM
I think thet we should brak out old sparky and put hem in it and turn up the power very sowly and let hem suffer for what he did and he could think bout it while suffering tell he dies it should take days I wish that would me do it I could stand there and make fun of hem suffering for it to kill hem it took days for that poor child to die it shold take as long for hem.
Posted by: Pam Location: Ky on Dec 4, 2008 at 11:57 PM
DEAR GOD, WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE PEOPLE IN THIS WORLD?
Posted by: Carol Location: KY on Dec 4, 2008 at 10:54 PM
What kind of monster would do this to an innocent child? I have cried and prayed for her since yesterday, I only wish someone could have known before this happened that she was in danger. Where was her Dad? How did this monster have her to himself? Was there no indication that she might be harmed? My tears come every time I see my own 2 year old grandchild, it would take a heartless, evil, monster to do what was done to that child. I hope whoever is guilty pays the supreme penalty here on earth and has Hell to look forward to in eternity.
Posted by: Tina Location: Topmost, KY on Dec 4, 2008 at 10:16 PM
OMG I can't belive this girl... (marie Location: Lex ) Can any one belive this she is trying to take up for this sick SOB...What [edit] is wrong with her. People like this is what is wrong with the world today.
Posted by: Janet Location: whitesburg on Dec 4, 2008 at 08:44 PM
I HOPE AND PRAY THE SICK ANIMAL GETS EVERYTHING AND MORE PAIN AND SUFFERING HE WILL EVER IMAGINE....ONE OF GODS ANGELS SUFFERED AT THIS ANIMALS HANDS...WHO WAS PROTECTING BABY GIRL KATELYN
Posted by: Kim on Dec 4, 2008 at 08:43 PM
I don't think Dad should go without blame. what was he thinking.work or not he should have done better by this little girl, he could not have not known this man well enough to leave his three year old daughter home alone with him. and if he did know him that well then he would have known what kind of animal he was. the thought of this whole thing makes me ill. this man should be taken out and shot without question..
Posted by: Ann Location: Cornettsville on Dec 4, 2008 at 08:08 PM
I think it's time for a public hanging in KY. How can anyone hurt an innocent child? That's a trial I would like to be a juror on. Honestly if it had been my child I would be the one in jail for murdering the low life S.O.B.
Posted by: JV Location: Lexington on Dec 4, 2008 at 07:22 PM
Marie, the facts speak for themselves, this boy is guilty as sin. If you back him you are just as bad as he is and also deserve the harshest punishment imaginable. The more I think about this baby the more infuriated I become. Put me in a room with this guy and I will show him the wrath and fury that he desperately deserves.
Posted by: furious Location: ky on Dec 4, 2008 at 06:25 PM
i pray for this child's family. where is the mother? they didn't mention her? was the father in on this? i hope this monster gets what he deserves.. but when he gets to prison, they will put him in what they call protective custody. that way the other prisoners can't get to him, then they will have shrinks talk to him and he will play the card, ohh i had a bad childhood.. i hope one of the guards forget to lock his door and the other prisoners get to him..
Posted by: charles Location: georgetown on Dec 4, 2008 at 06:09 PM
don't waste tax dollars on a sorry sob, find him guilty, have the lethal injection ready, this is someone who is not sick, but someone that is a piece of s""" and never should been brought onto this earth.
Posted by: Jimbo Location: southeast ky. on Dec 4, 2008 at 05:23 PM
I am over fifty year old and consider myself a man in ever sense of the word, but sitting here reading what this maggot done to this precious child I cried. I only wish that I could have the opportunity to be alone with this individual for a few day's I could and would make this maggot regret being born!! I know that vengeance belongs to GOD but I would like to have just a little while with this maggot that people refer to as a human in my eyes he is nothing but a maggot of the lowest form.
Posted by: Judy Location: Ky on Dec 4, 2008 at 04:55 PM
Was the poor excuse for a Dad in on this too?
Posted by: Jon Location: Ky on Dec 4, 2008 at 02:42 PM
you know the parents, Uncles, Aunts Grandparents and cousins had to know this baby was being treated like that. I thing all of you are to blame for this. Where was the mother? Is she dead? They think the father was involved in it too? This angers me to the very core of my being. I can't imagine the pain that little baby went threw. People like this is bringing the world to an end.
Posted by: marie Location: Lex on Dec 4, 2008 at 01:38 PM
People are innocent in this country until proven guilty. I know this boy. He's a kind, compassionate person and a true friend. Shame on the people who judge him without knowing the facts.
Posted by: RC Location: Danville on Dec 4, 2008 at 01:29 PM
It's Time For A Public Hanging,Kill This Sick SOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Charlotte Location: Barbourville, KY on Dec 4, 2008 at 10:11 AM
How could any human being do this to a poor innocent child? I think that he should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law, including the death penalty.
Posted by: Dean Location: Floyd County on Dec 4, 2008 at 09:36 AM
If this is proved true, I have two words for this pervert. CAPITAL PUNISHMENT!!!
Posted by: Jennifer on Dec 4, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Really, a 3 year old. What is wrong with these sick people!!! I hope that they give him the death penalty!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Tina Location: Montana on Dec 4, 2008 at 08:56 AM
This "animal" needs to be put to death.
Posted by: SHEILA Location: HAZARD on Dec 4, 2008 at 08:15 AM
I CAN'T FIND WORDS TO SAY HOW I FEEL ABOUT WHAT THIS MAN HAS DONE!! HE DEFINITELY DESERVES THE DEATH PENALTY!!!!
Posted by: DW Location: Richmond on Dec 4, 2008 at 07:51 AM
Why are people so SICK!!! Why would anyone want to do that to a child? People that abuse/rape children need something more than the death penalty. They need death, life in prison, and whatever else the court will give them. There are sick, sick people in this world. My prayers go out to the little girl and her family.
Posted by: David Location: Lexington on Dec 4, 2008 at 07:38 AM
Hanging is too good for anyone that would do something like this to a defenseless little child. It's a shame that he won't be drawn and quartered.
Posted by: Jeb Location: Ky on Dec 4, 2008 at 07:05 AM
Note for Mr. Ray Larson: Sir, I have listened to you on talk radio and read your column online. I have faith the you will not let any lawyer come up with a plea bargain for this sick, demented individual. Please go at him with guns drawn and throw everything you can at him. We want no less than the death penalty. People like this have no function in our society. Go get him Ray!
Posted by: don't think soooo on Dec 4, 2008 at 06:56 AM
I use to think the same thing. Put them in jail and the other prisoners will take care of them. After reading a response about this the other day, I don't think so. If that were true, the prisoner when released would not do the same thing again. Look at the stats. They do the same thing when released. They are worst than snakes that crawl on the ground.
Posted by: Jana Location: Harrodsburg, Ky. on Dec 4, 2008 at 06:33 AM
Hang him!
Posted by: Teresa Location: Versailles, Ky on Dec 4, 2008 at 06:28 AM
Words can't express what should happen to this man but nothing could compare on this earth what God will hold him accountable for. She is in Gods hands now and at peace.
Posted by: Eddie Location: WV on Dec 4, 2008 at 06:24 AM
We can only hope the Ky. courts will put this creature in prison for life and then as "Why" stated "LET ALL THE BIG BUBBA'S HAVE THEIR WAY WITH HIM TIME AND TIME AND TIME AGAIN. Yes I know even that is too good but at least he will be tortured just a little of what he deserves. Problem is like stated before Kentucky is know to let these scum bags off with little punishment.
Posted by: Susie Location: Lexington on Dec 4, 2008 at 05:29 AM
I have read all the comments here and no one is asking the question that I do NOT understand why the reporters have not covered. WHERE WAS THE MOTHER!?!?!? WHY was this little girl living with her father and his 18 year old friend? How old is the father? WHY does the child services agencies continue to allow our children to be tortured and killed. How many times do children get sent back to unfit parents because "we like to keep the families together?" Why do we, as KY citizens continue to allow this type of thing to happen? My heart breaks for this child and every one like her who are living in hell right now at the hands of someone who is suppose to be protecting them. We have heard nothing from this father. If this were my child I would also be in the news because I would have tried to kill this sorry S.O.B. long before now!
Posted by: ANGIE Location: KY on Dec 4, 2008 at 05:09 AM
THIS JUST RIPS MY HEART OUT JUST THINKING WHAT THIS BABY HAD TO GO THROUGH. THE MONSTER THAT DID THIS SHOULD BE TAKEN OUT AND SHOT. AND THE FATHER OF THIS CHILD SHOULD ALSO FACE THE SAME FATE FOR ALLOWING THIS TO HAPPEN.
Posted by: Brenda Location: winchester on Dec 4, 2008 at 04:00 AM
Maybe this pervert will get to "FEEL" what this baby felt in prison. I will hope with all my heart he will get ALL he deserves.
Posted by: Tina Location: ky on Dec 4, 2008 at 02:41 AM
I think this man should have to look at a picture of this baby everyday. then put him to where he will never be able to touch another child.. when he goes to prision post it and let all enmates know what he has done..he will get what he deserves..and if he does not get what he deserves in prison then he will have to stand before God...
Posted by: Jon Location: Ky on Dec 4, 2008 at 01:28 AM
This dirt bag needs his thing cut off with a rusty dull knife. Why waste a trial on him? what Lawyer could defend him?
Posted by: He serves No purpose in society on Dec 4, 2008 at 12:40 AM
My heart goes out to that little girl and her family. I'm deeply sorry for your loss and cannot imagine what you are going through. With that being said I hope he doesn't have the chance to die humanely and human nature takes its course in prison or in hell.
Posted by: A Location: L on Dec 4, 2008 at 12:26 AM
Deaths too good for such a person. Give him life without parole and throw the little pretty boy baby killer to the real wolves in a major prison. The lowest form of life even in prison is a child raper / killer. He'll regret every day of his life if the system has its chance at him instead of isolation on death row for life.
Posted by: Mel Location: Winchester on Dec 4, 2008 at 12:25 AM
This animal doesn't even deserve a trial. He should be strung up on the courthouse square after he is put through as much pain and suffering as he put that innocent child through. It is time that we make the punishment fit the crime and we stop coddling these criminals. Hang 'em high and show no mercy.
Posted by: Jonnie Boy Location: California on Dec 4, 2008 at 12:24 AM
Dear County Prosecutor (CALDWELL), Please make sure this S.O.B. is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and then some.
Posted by: mom Location: harlan on Dec 4, 2008 at 12:20 AM
this is so sad, I pray for the child's family. This man doesn't deserve to live, he needs to be tortured to death, like he did that innocent child. I just don't understand.
Posted by: james Location: east ky on Dec 4, 2008 at 12:14 AM
send him to florida,texas,or alabama.They have no problems with lethal injections or the ELECTRIC CHAIR!!!!!
Posted by: Big Guy Location: Lexington on Dec 3, 2008 at 11:57 PM
I know I just added another post, but after reading "Annie from Morehead", I had to respond? "Life without any hope of getting out?" He doesn't deserve life. I do NOT want my tax money being spent keeping this monster alive for any period of time. What in the world are you thinking? Life without parole would be paramount to getting a free pass for his crime. Three meals a day, a bed, heat and air, and all the public defenders he wants -- he deserves none of that and I resent having to pay for it or to know he's walking around -- even if it's in a prison -- when this sweet baby was denied even a breath. Sorry, Annie, you're dead wrong on this one!
Posted by: Shiro Location: Floyd County on Dec 3, 2008 at 11:53 PM
Well children let our court system remove Gods name for the atheists one more time.That's what is wrong with our nation today.The work of the devil,no human alive could do this to a child and be human.He needs sent back to where he came from HE~~.Sorry devil couldn't even get a woman of his on age,just had to pick on child.Can't call him a man because he don't fit the discription,devil fits fine.
Posted by: WHAT Location: IRVINE on Dec 3, 2008 at 11:50 PM
Man,what is wrong with these scum of the earth bags? I am sure there will be a few come here and hold up for him like malinda always does,someone needs to step up and be the hero here!!!!! in all cases like this!!!!!
Posted by: Big Guy Location: Lexington on Dec 3, 2008 at 11:50 PM
There is no hell hot enough for this kind of pathetic crime. the obvious horror that this little girl endured is beyond description. How can anyone be so demonic? May the peace she now knows give her the joy she so richly deserves.
Posted by: Amanda Location: Paintsville on Dec 3, 2008 at 11:36 PM
As I watched this I cried I have kids and I would kill anyone that would do this to mine. I no being in prison might not do them any good but I have family that would take great care of them and you have alot of bad people in the pen. but when it comes to a kid and what he done to a kid he isn't going to last long you can bet on that. By the time they get done he'll wish he was in hell.
Posted by: melessia riddle Location: prestonsburg on Dec 3, 2008 at 11:35 PM
This is a horrible thing for anyone to have to go through, but for a 3 year old child it just unbelievable. I think that the father should be investigated, I don't know how anyone could do this, and most of the time its by someone a childs parent has living in the home. I think you should know what kind of people you have around your children.
Posted by: Momma Location: Georgetown on Dec 3, 2008 at 10:52 PM
Poor thing!! At least now this precious baby-doll has golden angel wings and is being held by our father in heaven. What has gotten into people? This happens much too often. Maybe they need to bring about the death penalty for cases like this.
Posted by: Mother Location: KY on Dec 3, 2008 at 10:02 PM
He'll pay as soon as he goes to prison if he lives long enough to see prison. I'm sure he'll get a dose of his own medicine. And he deserves everything they give him in there.
Posted by: Robin Location: Ky on Dec 3, 2008 at 09:39 PM
This is such a horrible crime.I was wondering where the father was when this happened,since she lived with him.Also where is the mother.How did this 18 year old boy come to live with them. I would also like to say I hope that crab tree gets what is coming to him.Hope he has a long stay in prison, and is tortured and raped daily for the rest of his life.Because the death sentence is to good for him.I hope the rest of his life is hell, and makes him wish he was in hell.
Posted by: Why!!! Location: KY on Dec 3, 2008 at 09:30 PM
May "Big Bubba" get a hold of this pervert & torture him like he did this little Angel.
Posted by: MISTY Location: COLUMBIA on Dec 3, 2008 at 09:25 PM
YOU KNOW WE MIGHT NOT WOULD HEAR AS MUCH OF THIS SICK S... IF THE PUNISHMENT FOR THIS CRIME WOULD BE LEFT IN THE HANDS OF THE SOCIETY, I WOULD LOVE TO SPEND SOME TIME WITH THIS SANTAN POSSESSED BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
Posted by: Brenda Hammons Location: Stamping Ground Ky on Dec 3, 2008 at 09:25 PM
I have read all the comments concerning this story about the rape of a 3 year old. First, I wanted to cry and then I got so angry I wanted to tear something apart, mainly him. I couldn't sleep, all I did was to lay in my bed and think of punishments for him. I thought the best thing the courts could do when he is found guilty was to do this. Make him live in solitude without the following, no tv,radio, books or reading material of any kind, no paper pencils, no cards, games or anything else I have missed. Let the judge order no one to speak to him or have any visitors. Let him have only his bed and toilet plus his food. Now think about this, how long will or can a person live like that? I believe he would eventually kill hiself, because the only thing on his mind will be what he is in there for.
Posted by: JV Location: Lexington on Dec 3, 2008 at 09:24 PM
Take him out to the court house lawn and HANG HIM NOW!!!!!
Posted by: Lisa Location: Lexington on Dec 3, 2008 at 09:22 PM
Wonder if they could extradite the S.O.B to Texas. The little girl would get justice there. Here in KY the scum will get off with a slap on the wrist. Child killers walk in KY you know. There is no justice for children in the state of KY. There has been enough proof of that in the last 6 months. At least the little girl is safe now.
Posted by: Lois Location: Whitesburg on Dec 3, 2008 at 08:56 PM
When someone does that to a child (a baby) they need the same thing to be done to them but more severe. I think this man deserves the most extreme penality that there can be. It still wouldnt be enough. He is the most sickest human there is. He deserves the death penality. Little babies are miracles and for some sick psyco to take that from someone is just uncalled for.Hope you rot in Hell with Satan oh you are satan. OMG I'm so sickened I cant even think. Well at least She will be happy and safe now.
Posted by: Juel Location: London on Dec 3, 2008 at 08:43 PM
This poor little girl. My heart breaks for her. I don't understand how this animal was given the opportunity to do this to her. I just don't understand. Wasn't anyone, anywhere, trying to watch out for her, trying to protect her? Isn't that what you do for your child? Love and protect them? Where was the person responsible for keeping this child safe? I just don't understand.
Posted by: Jacie Location: Jellico, Tenn on Dec 3, 2008 at 08:39 PM
That's a jury I'd like to sit on, I would love for him to rot in prison and suffer the same abuse from an unwanted stranger. He doesn't even deserve prison hopefully he will get the death penalty after a decade or so of a miserable life in prison. I believe an eye for an eye. That baby was voilated and now she is dead, that sick SOB can NEVER justify what he did or even claim remorse. I hope every inmate in the building find out his crime and make him pay for it. Maybe he won't even make it long enough for the state to carry out the death penalty and save the taxpayers the money.
Posted by: Sara Location: Lexington on Dec 3, 2008 at 08:37 PM
For someone who could do something this horrific to a beautiful innocent 3 year old, the death sentence shouldn't even be a question for this young man. I hope he gets every bit of what he deserves before he meets his maker then let him deal with the demon that he is.
Posted by: Larry Location: Lexington on Dec 3, 2008 at 08:37 PM
His execution should be by hanging, in front of the court house.
Posted by: B.W. Location: Lexington on Dec 3, 2008 at 08:33 PM
Prayers and with this sweet baby's mother - know she is resting now and God will watch over her forever. I am sooooo saddened to know people like this are all around us. Say a special prayer for all children all over the world....
Posted by: Gail Location: Lawrenceburg on Dec 3, 2008 at 08:27 PM
You don't have to worry about the death penalty; prison inmates will make him wish he were dead over and over again. What is wrong with a person who gets sexually stimulated over a three year old child?
Posted by: Tim Location: Richmond on Dec 3, 2008 at 08:02 PM
Destroy the monster that did this!!!!!
Posted by: Eastern Ky on Dec 3, 2008 at 08:01 PM
So Sad! Another angel in heaven & another scumbag in jail! Hopefully, his stay will be every bit as miserable as what he put this baby through!
Posted by: RickFlair Location: THERING on Dec 3, 2008 at 07:40 PM
i am sorry to hear about the little girl. i hope this man meets his maker sooner rather than later.
Posted by: Sheena Location: Virginia Beach on Dec 3, 2008 at 07:30 PM
What can be said about a person who does something so horrific to a 3 year old child? Pathetic, wicked, disgraceful, despicable.... destined for hell. Satan is alive in this individual. My heart aches for the child. Number of executions in Kentucky since 1976 = 3. Current death row population = 39. BOTH of these numbers should immediately increase by 1. Get this scum off the street and let him meet his maker. Completely disgusting individual. I'm sure he'll plead not guilty - and get sentenced to life in prison....when in reality he should get death.
Posted by: Sharon Location: McCreary on Dec 3, 2008 at 07:28 PM
This makes me sick!!! He needs to be put away,with some big guys who will give him the same treatment non-stop. There is a special place waiting on people like this called HELL!!!
Posted by: jeff Location: richmond on Dec 3, 2008 at 07:20 PM
Ray, if you have the evidence then you only have one option, send him to he$$ by the hand of the court. He does not deserve to live.
Posted by: Annie Location: Morehead on Dec 3, 2008 at 07:19 PM
How awful! If he is guilty (and I hope they have enough proof before they go to court) he should get life without any hope of getting out.
Posted by: cousin Location: jessamine on Dec 3, 2008 at 06:43 PM
R.I.P KATELYNN! I LOVE YOU BABY GIRL BUT ATLEAST I GOT TO WHISPER THAT IN YOUR EAR BEFORE THIS ALL HAPPENED. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. WE ALL LOVE YOU AND HAVE FUN UP THERE WITH THE LORD BECAUSE YOU NOW HAVE THE BEST PAIR OF ANGEL WINGS AND GODS PRECIOUS LITTLE ANGEL. R.I.P BABYGIRL!
Posted by: Janet Location: whitesburg ky on Dec 3, 2008 at 06:37 PM
To hear of these devilish crimes being done against gods little angels makes me sick to my stomach. I have 4 grandchildren and I would just hate to think what would happen if anyone even harmed them in any way
Posted by: Stacy Location: EKY on Dec 3, 2008 at 06:19 PM
How can an individual be so sick as to do this to a child? Disgusting...may this little angel rest in peace. May the perpetrator rott in h@!!
Posted by: TERRY Location: FRANKFORT on Dec 3, 2008 at 06:18 PM
I'M DEEPLY SADDENED ABOUT THIS SWEET CHILD..MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY...IT BREAKS MY HEART TO HEAR HOW A MONSTER CAN HARM A CHILD...I HOPE THAT COWARD PAYS DEARLY
Posted by: GERRI Location: LEXINGTON on Dec 3, 2008 at 06:18 PM
LORD GOD PLEASE BE WITH THIS FAMILY. THIS STORY IS SO SAD , ANOTHER ONE OF GODS CHILDREN HAS GONE HOME BECAUSE OF BEING ABUSED BY SOME NO GOOD MAN. MAY THIS BABY REST IN PEACE.
Posted by: nana Location: letcher on Dec 3, 2008 at 06:14 PM
what a sick S.O.B., they need to do to him what he did to that poor child! this makes me so freakin' sick!
Posted by: Kate Location: Berea on Dec 3, 2008 at 06:10 PM
At least now this gutter slim could be found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. OMG...he doesn't even deserve a quick death....a slow painful torturous death would be too good for him.
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