Found Deceased AL - Kamille "Cupcake" McKinney, 3, kidnapped from party, Birmingham, 12 Oct 2019 *Arrests* #7

[Seattle1]

I find it confusing as well. I did find this info. The link is below.

ENHANCED PUNISHMENT FOR KIDNAPPING INVOLVING A MINOR

The Federal kidnapping crime provide special rules for offenses involving children. Where the victim is under the age of 18 and the offender has obtained the age of 18 and is not apparent grandparents brother sister aunt uncle or person having legal custody sentencing levels are increased to reflect the severity of the offense.

Under 18 U.S.C. § 1201(b) there is a presumption that if the defendant fails to release the victim within 24 hours after they are illegally seized, confined, or kidnapped there is a rebuttable presumption that the person has been transported in interstate or foreign commerce. This presumption was placed in the law to allow the FBI to be come involved in cases where a missing person has been missing for at least 24 hours.


FEDERAL KIDNAPPING CHARGES - OVERVIEW - Bradford Ladner LLP

Thank you! I was aware that FBI becomes involved in missing children's cases seemingly overnight and now I know that it's tied to the federal statute above (i.e., illegally seized, confined, or kidnapped -- and the presumption that the person transported in interstate or foreign commerce).

 

[Inquisitive2018]

Kamille Cupcake McKinney's mother speaks one year after kidnapping, killing

Long Live Cupcake. I pray for strength for her parents and her big brother. They love their baby girl. Cupcake has two little twin sisters just as cute as her, too young to understand, she is watching over them. I hope her murderers get the treatment they deserve.

 

[Subiechik21]

‘This is not just a haircut’: Barber recreates brother’s tribute to Cupcake

 

[PommyMommy]

OCT 21, 2020
Honoring Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney in Birmingham

Thursday, October 22 is the one-year anniversary of the heartbreaking, tragic news that the body of 3-year-old Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney was discovered. She was taken ten days earlier on October 12, 2019.

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On this anniversary the Birmingham City Council and President William Parker have partnered with the organization Angels Arms Operation Exploited and Missing Persons for the first annual “Never Again” Memorial and Tribute for Cupcake.

The event will take place this Thursday at Tom Brown Village Community Center (555 41st Place North, Birmingham, AL 35222) from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and will feature guest speakers, a school supply giveaway and more.

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The case has been bound over to the grand jury. Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr said the grand jury was still operational despite the pandemic.

The last movement in the case happened Tuesday, Oct 6. According to court documents, Stallworth’s attorney, Roderick Livingston, was allowed to withdraw himself from the case because he was hired by the public defender’s office that represents Brown.

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[mommadukes]

May Cupcake’s beautiful soul never be forgotten.

 

[Subiechik21]

'We love you, Cupcake': Birmingham remembers Kamille McKinney

 

[Subiechik21]

Remembering Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney, the 3-year-old who brought a community together a year ago

 

[CSIDreamer]

I just want to cry. So senseless.

 

[Subiechik21]

Merry Christmas to a beautiful angel in heaven!

 

[PommyMommy]

JAN 5, 2021
Suspects indicted in the 2019 abduction and murder of Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney - al.com
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A Jefferson County grand jury indicted Patrick Stallworth, 40, and Derick Irisha Brown, 30, on capital murder of a child under the age of 14 and capital murder during a kidnapping in the slaying of 3-year-old Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney. The indictments were issued following the December 2020 grand jury session.

The pair also has been indicted federally of kidnapping and one count of conspiracy to kidnap a minor. They could face the death penalty in both state and federal court if convicted. The U.S. Attorney General has not yet announced whether the death penalty will be sought on the federal charges.

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[PommyMommy]

JAN 5, 2021
Suspects indicted in murder of Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney (wtok.com)
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A Jefferson County grand jury in December indicted Patrick Stallworth and Derick Irisha Brown on capital murder of a child under the age of 14 and capital murder of a child during a kidnapping. Those are state charges.

Stallworth and Brown have also been indicted on one count of kidnapping and one count of conspiracy to kidnap a minor. Those are federal charges.

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[Seattle1]

Alabama man, 40, and woman, 30, charged with kidnapping and murder of Kamille 'Cupcake' McKinney | Daily Mail Online

Jan 6, 2021

Patrick Devone Stallworth, 40, and Derick Irisha Brown, 30, were on Tuesday both indicted on state charges of capital murder during a kidnapping, and capital murder of a child under the age of 14.

They face the death penalty if convicted in the case of Kamille 'Cupcake' McKinney, who was abducted during a birthday party in October 2019, and whose disappearance sparked a 10-day manhunt that captivated the state.

The little girl was found dead in a dumpster with high levels of meth and sedatives in her

 

[PommyMommy]

Alabama man, 40, and woman, 30, charged with kidnapping and murder of Kamille 'Cupcake' McKinney | Daily Mail Online

Jan 6, 2021

Patrick Devone Stallworth, 40, and Derick Irisha Brown, 30, were on Tuesday both indicted on state charges of capital murder during a kidnapping, and capital murder of a child under the age of 14.

They face the death penalty if convicted in the case of Kamille 'Cupcake' McKinney, who was abducted during a birthday party in October 2019, and whose disappearance sparked a 10-day manhunt that captivated the state.

The little girl was found dead in a dumpster with high levels of meth and sedatives in her

Noting:

The state charges come after the pair were indicted federally with kidnap by a grand jury in July. In August they were arraigned and pleaded not guilty.

On Tuesday afternoon Jefferson County Judge Clyde Jones set a March 31 date for a pre-trial hearing.

 

[Seattle1]

Noting:

The state charges come after the pair were indicted federally with kidnap by a grand jury in July. In August they were arraigned and pleaded not guilty.

On Tuesday afternoon Jefferson County Judge Clyde Jones set a March 31 date for a pre-trial hearing.

Thanks, @PommyMommy for the added clarification. It's a shame this case can't be fast-tracked together with both state and federal charges, and/or that it took so long for the state to indict these evildoers.

 

[Subiechik21]

Thanks, @PommyMommy for the added clarification. It's a shame this case can't be fast-tracked together with both state and federal charges, and/or that it took so long for the state to indict these evildoers.

I agree! It may take a bit longer since our state is being hit pretty hard by Covid right now too, but hopefully justice will come for Cupcake sooner rather than later!

 

[PommyMommy]

Bumping for Cupcake.

 

[Subiechik21]

Bumping for Cupcake.

I love that pic! I feel that she would like Hello Kitty if she were still here, my daughter always loved her around that age & many years after.

RIP Cupcake! Nobody has forgotten you & you will have your justice one day, we just have to be a little more patient than we would like to be!

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 19, 2021
Birmingham Housing Authority to spend $6M on upgraded security at its sites | The Birmingham Times
The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) has earmarked $6 million to make security upgrades in its public housing sites.

Several children have lost lives in public housing over the past 24 months including four-year-old Jurnee Coleman; three-year-old Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney, and two-year-old Major Turner.

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The $6 million will include installing and upgrading surveillance cameras; license plate readers which will be monitored by law enforcement; LED lighting and lighting repairs.

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“Addressing safety and crime in the city of Birmingham should be something local agencies work on together to make the most impact,” Northern said. “Our hope is that taking additional steps to improve security will make a difference and aid in deterring crime; and better assist law enforcement with solving criminal activity on our properties.”

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[UnapologeticallyAspie]

Thinking of you tonight precious, Cupcake.

Oh how you are dearly missed by many. <3

 

[PommyMommy]

OCT 12, 2021
Two years since abduction and death of Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney

Tuesday marks two years since 3-year-old Kamille “Cupcake” McKinney was kidnapped during a birthday party in Birmingham. Ten days later, her body was found in a dumpster.

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Online court records show Patrick Devone Stallworth and Derick Irisha Brown are due in Jefferson County Circuit Court in February 2022 for a pretrial hearing.

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Also see: Kamille Cupcake McKinney kidnapping Birmingham 2 years ago