IN - Silas Chance-Kent Scott 3 mths starved to death parents charged 28 April 2022

[tlcya]

Ind. Infant Was Allegedly Starved to Death by Parents Who Said They Forgot to Feed Him

During the interview, Monroe allegedly told police that she had fed the baby earlier, but an autopsy found no formula or milk in the baby's stomach. She then allegedly admitted that she sometimes forgot to feed her son if he was quiet, or if she was busy taking care of her other children.

The affidavit alleges that DCS previously investigated Monroe because of an incident with another child. She was required to keep a feeding log for that child.

During a police interview with Scott, he allegedly admitted the baby didn't eat if he didn't cry. He also couldn't recall if Silas had been fed the day of his death.

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Investigators say that the baby, Silas Scott, died of starvation, WFIE reports. His obituary states the he was about 3 months old and that “passed away” at home. The child had three siblings. The obituary said the boy, whose full name was Silas Chance-Kent Scott, died one day after Valentine’s Day. His nickname was “Shuggie Bear.”

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One month before Silas died, his parents pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and possession of marijuana, court records obtained by Law&Crime show. A juvenile paternity case is also active regarding two of Monroe’s children, according to the outlet.

 

[tlcya]

Monroe says the last time that she remembered feeding the baby was after she got off of work the day before.

Officials say this would put the last time that the baby was fed to be around 4:30 p.m. the day before he died.
Affidavit shows more details in baby’s starvation death

 

[cvaldez1975]

wow.......

 

[LostOldUserName]

Sorry but unless that poor baby was drugged, he would be crying no stop. JMOO

 

[Laughing]

Sorry but unless that poor baby was drugged, he would be crying no stop. JMOO

Remember that an infant's crying takes a great deal of energy & is designed to get a response. When there is no response -- the infant learns not to cry.

Also saves the poor guy's energy, from the few bottles he was given.

Agree with you, though, and wonder what exactly was in the few bottles he was granted...Benadryl?

(Not looking for a link, earned a degree in Human Development years ago.)

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[dyannaON]

This is just sickening.
When she put a fork to her own mouth didn’t she think, oops need to feed my baby.

 

[tlcya]

The affidavit alleges that DCS previously investigated Monroe because of an incident with another child. She was required to keep a feeding log for that child.

this bit right here tho is what chaps my hiney. She has already had this issue of not feeding a previous child properly. She was on notice with this one because of the previous DCFS interactions over another child and feeding. There is literally no excuse.

 

[alexwood]

This sounds to me as though those parents, either one or both, are under the influence. (IMO)

 

[meanmaryjean]

I suspect toxicology will reveal Benadryl or some such. And/ or child was left unattended then became so weak as to not cry (we see this in critically ill babies- they literally lack the strength to cry at all).

 

[LostOldUserName]

@Laughing I didn't think of not having the energy to cry

 

[Wild Rose]

This is AWFUL. A feeding log had to be KEPT for a previous child. Any infant should have been weighed every 2 days at the doctors office. No excuse for this horrible torture. NONE.THAT POOR BABY.

 

[*~Aimee~*]

Remember that an infant's crying takes a great deal of energy & is designed to get a response. When there is no response -- the infant learns not to cry.

Also saves the poor guy's energy, from the few bottles he was given.

Agree with you, though, and wonder what exactly was in the few bottles he was granted...Benadryl?

(Not looking for a link, earned a degree in Human Development years ago.)

Calling a couple nurses @meanmaryjean @LaborDayRN

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Yes failure to thrive. You explained well

 

[cvaldez1975]

this bit right here tho is what chaps my hiney. She has already had this issue of not feeding a previous child properly. She was on notice with this one because of the previous DCFS interactions over another child and feeding. There is literally no excuse.

i think this was on purpose, probably due to some mental thing, possibly control. you dont forget.

 

[tlcya]

Silas “Shuggie Bear” Chance-Kent Scott, of Boonville, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at his home. Silas was born in Newburgh, Indiana on November 22, 2021 to Jakob and Caylin (Monroe) Scott. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold Travelstead, Linda Ilene Wilson, Richard Monroe. Silas is survived by his parents, siblings, LM, OM, WS; grandparents, Kazanna Ambrose (Blake); Brandy Monroe; Rob Scott; great-grandparents, Joe Travelstead (Rayna); Kristina Holder (Scott); Bonnie Travelstead, Jon and Jennifer Fain; aunts and uncles; Donna Walker (Harlin), Cody Scott, Jessica Scott, Patricia Garret, Donald Garret, Richard Ferran, Brooke Ferran, Dillan Charlton, Lexy Charlton, Matt Gossar, Lacy Fain, Brandon Crooks. Services will be 2 P.M. on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Koehler Funeral Home, Perigo Chapel in Chandler, Indiana with Pastor David Sutton officiating. Burial will be held at Freedom Cemetery in Boonville, Indiana Visitation will be from 10 A.M. until 2 P.M. on Monday, February 21, 2022 at the funeral home in Chandler.
Silas Chance-Kent Scott Obituary

[note: I have redacted the minor siblings names from the obit]
ETA I am glad to see the family didn't list the parents names in little man's obituary. I wouldn't have wanted them listed there either.

 

[tlcya]

Caylin goes to trial in May

01/09/2023	Status Conference Session: 01/09/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Weiberg, Kristina Hamby
04/11/2023	Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference Session: 04/11/2023 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Weiberg, Kristina Hamby
05/02/2023	Jury Trial Session: 05/02/2023 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Weiberg, Kristina Hamby Comment: 2 weeks reserved

same for Jakob

01/09/2023	Status Conference Session: 01/09/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Weiberg, Kristina Hamby
04/11/2023	Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference Session: 04/11/2023 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Weiberg, Kristina Hamby
05/02/2023	Jury Trial Session: 05/02/2023 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Weiberg, Kristina Hamby Comment: 2 weeks reserved

Indiana Supreme Court public access case search - MyCase

 

[KMouse]

Remember that an infant's crying takes a great deal of energy & is designed to get a response. When there is no response -- the infant learns not to cry.

Also saves the poor guy's energy, from the few bottles he was given.

Agree with you, though, and wonder what exactly was in the few bottles he was granted...Benadryl?

(Not looking for a link, earned a degree in Human Development years ago.)

Calling a couple nurses @meanmaryjean @LaborDayRN

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Agreed. The baby did not have the energy left to cry and even if he could nobody was coming for him.

 

[KMouse]

I wonder if formula was found in the home or if the parents couldn't be bothered or were to cheap to buy any. I don't want to hear an excuse of not being able to afford it.

 

[tlcya]

Jakob Scott's trial has been delayed on agreement by parties.

04/11/2023	CANCELED Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference Reason: Agreement of Parties Session: 04/11/2023 1:00 PM, Cancelled
05/02/2023	CANCELED Jury Trial Reason: Agreement of Parties Session: 05/02/2023 8:30 AM, Cancelled Comment: 2 weeks reserved
06/05/2023	Status Conference Session: 06/05/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Weiberg, Kristina Hamby
08/08/2023	Jury Trial Session: 08/08/2023 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Weiberg, Kristina Hamby

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Caylin Monroe is also delayed, on agreement by all parties.

05/02/2023	CANCELED Jury Trial Reason: Agreement of Parties Session: 05/02/2023 8:30 AM, Cancelled Comment: 2 weeks reserved
05/09/2023	Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference Session: 04/26/2023 1:00 PM, Rescheduled Session: 05/09/2023 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Weiberg, Kristina Hamby
05/31/2023	Jury Trial Session: 05/30/2023 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 05/31/2023 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Weiberg, Kristina Hamby

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Wondering if there is a plea in the works. These individuals should never get the opportunity to reproduce again!

 

[tlcya]

Caylin Monroe docket

06/05/2023	Status Conference Session: 06/05/2023 9:00 AM, Judicial Officer: Weiberg, Kristina Hamby
10/25/2023	Jury Trial Session: 05/30/2023 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 05/31/2023 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 10/17/2023 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 06/05/2023 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 10/25/2023 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Weiberg, Kristina Hamby Comment: 2 weeks reserved

Jakob Scott appears to still be on track for an August trial. No change since last docket check

 

[tlcya]

Jakob Scott

12/11/2023	Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference Session: 12/11/2023 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Weiberg, Kristina Hamby
01/09/2024	Jury Trial Session: 08/08/2023 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 01/09/2024 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Weiberg, Kristina Hamby

Caylin Monroe

10/02/2023	Final PreTrial Hearing/Conference Session: 10/02/2023 1:00 PM, Judicial Officer: Weiberg, Kristina Hamby
10/25/2023	Jury Trial Session: 05/30/2023 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 05/31/2023 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 10/17/2023 8:30 AM, Rescheduled Session: 06/05/2023 9:00 AM, Rescheduled Session: 10/25/2023 8:30 AM, Judicial Officer: Weiberg, Kristina Hamby Comment: 2 weeks reserved