Found Deceased NC - Mariah Woods, 3, Onslow County, 27 Nov 2017 #5 *Arrest*

[SuperTmo]

<modsnip> It bothers me that nobody seems to know when Mariah was seen alive by anyone besides KW or EK.

 

[SuperTmo]

Be very careful....my situation was similar and it took a very long time to prove his unfitness and her safety. The best thing i have ever stuck with is court after court after court and document, document, document and perservered because I was terrified what may happen to her. Wishing you all the very best for you and your children. It's a very hard situation.

Thank you. It is hard situation. I actually keep my lawyer on retainer at all times because I make sure everything is documented and kept in perfect order. Thankfully he doesn’t always exercise all of the time he is given. He blows off part of many of his weekends, which is perfectly fine by me!

 

[alucardsdream]

There's also a quote from FBI Agent Meador that Mariah's mother made the 911 call.



https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mariah-woods-body-found-earl-kimrey-arrested/

I remember reading somewhere that both mom and b/f called 911 but I can't find the link anymore. If anyone has a link I'd appreciate it, in the meantime I'll keep looking for one.

I'd like to know if both did call and of course I'd like to hear the 911 call from either but it doesn't look like it'll be released for now.



http://www.jdnews.com/news/20171201/daily-news-request-for-911-audio-and-callout-logs-denied

I thought I remembered seeing that they both called as well but now I can't find anything that says that. All the articles I found just say the mother called.

 

[gitana1]

I need to chime in on the social services chatter that has been brought up in the thread by several posters. I was a social worker for a very long time until I headed back to teaching again. There is a myth that wards of the state are minority juveniles. This is untrue. I can tell you that I have had many cases that dealt with families who were middle class and above. Civilians would shake their heads with what these cases were about. Like most organizations there is a pyramid for who is in charge, Most cases our hands are tied because upper mgt can call the shots. We can plead all we want but many action plans can be dismissed by a person who has no idea what is going in an individual case.

Social services needs to do a huge over haul in their policies but other agencies need to step up and stop relying on social services to fix every problem. That is the reason why that field is overwhelmed and overworked. It was heartbreaking to evaluate each case that was evaluated by a criteria form and that is how cases are prioritized to get a case worker out to investigate. I saw a steep climb in LE taking kids into their protective custody so the kids could get into the system faster.

Insurance companies need to approve more services and mental health organizations need to step up to take action because one system in the country is taking a direct hit to solve everything. The family unit in today's world is so different from the 70s and 80's and social services and other organizations are outdated and that sets them up for failure.

So before we all rant on case workers, ppl need to be aware that we are human and yes we make mistakes. Intentional....no. Yes there are a few bad apples but the majority have put in more hours than you can imagine in making a difference in a child's life but taking aim at a state level will not change it. More parent education needs to happen nation wide through various organizations but one agency can not solve the world's problems.

Great, informative post.

But you must've worked in an unusual area demographically! Because the demographics of kids in the system are pretty clear- poverty increases risk factors for abuse and neglect (domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse) and minorities are more likely to be living in poverty:

A broad literature suggests that the families most likely to be involved in the child protective services system (CPS) are poor, minority, and often single-parent families who live in low-income neighborhoods (Barth, Wildfire, & Green, 2006; Berger & Waldfogel, 2004; Berger, 2006; Berger, Font, Slack, & Waldfogel, 2013; Brandon, 2000; Courtney & Barth, 1996; Drake, Lee, & Jonson-Reid, 2009; Paxson & Waldfogel, 1999; Pelton, 1987). Such families are at greater risk of involvement with CPS and entry into foster care due to many factors, including substance abuse (Cunningham and Finlay 2013; McGuinness and Schneider 2007) and family structure instability (Berger, Paxson, & Waldfogel, 2009; Berger & Waldfogel, 2004; Paxson & Waldfogel, 2003). Together, this research confirms that foster children in general come from more disadvantaged environments.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5484162/

 

[moonlessnight]

I'm so sorry.

I had a child die suddenly and unexpectedly. I didn't cry then or at her funeral. I was stunned and numb and way beyond tears.

 

[rsd1200]

I don't see why they even needed to visit the Matthew's home again after the visits they had and the evidence that was reported more than once by the pediatrician stating that her MANY broken bones were caused by abuse. There is a point when they bear responsibility. That is one of them.

I have nothing against CPS. I am in their corner and wish people were not so critical when they err on the side of caution. But as with other groups of people I support (like LE), I don't believe in letting them off the hook in every case simply because I respect them, know their jobs are hard, realize they are underfunded, or anything else.

I work in animal rescue. These kinds of excuses are also sometimes used to let my fellow rescuers off the hook when they make grave mistakes that result in the loss of life or when they allow their facilities to become uninhabitable. I don't subscribe to this notion no matter how overwhelmed we are. We have a responsibility, and it's one we have chosen to take on.

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I have to agree. When a child has odd, and numerous, injuries, a doctor is required to report that, if they suspect abuse. Obviously no one was able to protect the child. If the reports are true about Sherin's broken bones, it's a no-brainer. The children should have been removed from the home.

 

[MzOpinion8d]

OR he was an adult in the household when the report was made. When LE arrived on scene that morning they would've collected IDs from all parties, & that may be why hes showing as a reporting party. That part of the document is merely a list of all contact made with LE. If I was a passenger in a car that was pulled over, and the LEO ran my drivers license to establish my identity, it would later show on my "contact" record.

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No, if this was the case he would be listed as "Witness".

 

[MzOpinion8d]

Community mourns loss of Mariah Woods
http://www.jdnews.com/news/20171203/community-mourns-loss-of-mariah-woods

“"You don’t have to know somebody to care about them, especially a 3-year-old little girl.”

Eli Hernandez summed up what’s being felt across the nation this week.

A memorial is set up

Holding a Virgin Mary candle, which he said is put out to protect children, Hernandez walked over to where a memorial has been set up, at the corner of Dawson Cabin and Ernest King roads near Mariah’s house.

His wife, Norma, placed a pink stuffed unicorn and a bouquet of pink flowers next to the rest of the items that have been dropped off already, including other stuffed animals and a princess crown."

I wish people would donate their money to worthy causes instead of buying things for a memorial that will eventually just get thrown away. Light a candle for her, and send $30 to an organization that helps families instead.

 

[gitana1]

"Community members of all ages came to honor and memorialize the little girl. People gathered in prayer for hours Saturday night.

"I was sad for her," 7-year-old Kiera Ezel said. "I wanted to bring her two gifts.""

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"Another little girl showed up with her family to place a tiara on the sign, because "Mariah looked like a princess" in the pictures shared with the news.

"It's impacting our children," community member Anna Rust said. "Something so tragic has impacted our own children that are still here with us. We just have to hold onto our kids and watch over them."

"My daughter wanted to give Mariah one of her own teddy bears just to show her that we love her," said Megan James, who has a three-year-old like Mariah."

http://www.wral.com/-everybody-is-hurt-community-comes-together-to-mourn-mariah-woods/17158178/

Really moving article. Those poor people. And the kids.

I had a child die suddenly and unexpectedly. I didn't cry then or at her funeral. I was stunned and numb and way beyond tears.

Oh Jennifer I'm so sad to hear you lost a child. Devastating. I wish I could give you a hug.

 

[MzOpinion8d]

Let me just say how glad I am he will be kept away from his baby girl for hopefully her whole childhood.

It's entirely possible a court will continue to allow him visits and her mother will be required to take the little girl to see him in prison.

 

[MzOpinion8d]

With investigators apparently trying to nail down exactly when she was seen by someone outside the home, I keep thinking it's possible she was severely injured days before and they kept her at home while she was dying. Somehow this freaks me out even worse than her dying instantly.

 

[gitana1]

He did have the 3 children for a month but after the initial case with the mother was resolved , she regained custody.

I know.

 

[RANCH]

Great, informative post.

But you must've worked in an unusual area demographically! Because the demographics of kids in the system are pretty clear- poverty increases risk factors for abuse and neglect (domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse) and minorities are more likely to be living in poverty:

A broad literature suggests that the families most likely to be involved in the child protective services system (CPS) are poor, minority, and often single-parent families who live in low-income neighborhoods (Barth, Wildfire, & Green, 2006; Berger & Waldfogel, 2004; Berger, 2006; Berger, Font, Slack, & Waldfogel, 2013; Brandon, 2000; Courtney & Barth, 1996; Drake, Lee, & Jonson-Reid, 2009; Paxson & Waldfogel, 1999; Pelton, 1987). Such families are at greater risk of involvement with CPS and entry into foster care due to many factors, including substance abuse (Cunningham and Finlay 2013; McGuinness and Schneider 2007) and family structure instability (Berger, Paxson, & Waldfogel, 2009; Berger & Waldfogel, 2004; Paxson & Waldfogel, 2003). Together, this research confirms that foster children in general come from more disadvantaged environments.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5484162/

Just bouncing off of your post.

At this point it's hard to say whether CPS had any complicity in the death of this child.

If it's found that they had cause to permanently remove her from her mothers home and they didn't then it's clear to me that they are culpable.

 

[gitana1]

With investigators apparently trying to nail down exactly when she was seen by someone outside the home, I keep thinking it's possible she was severely injured days before and they kept her at home while she was dying. Somehow this freaks me out even worse than her dying instantly.

That seems to happen a lot in these cases. Someone just posted aboutColton Turner. Prime example. That and Emma Thompson.

 

[rsd1200]

I wish people would donate their money to worthy causes instead of buying things for a memorial that will eventually just get thrown away. Light a candle for her, and send $30 to an organization that helps families instead.

Thank you. Send food and gas cards to the grandmother.

 

[pamelado2]

Thank you. Send food and gas cards to the grandmother.

But first make sure the grandmother actually has them

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[kat913]

Thank you. It is hard situation. I actually keep my lawyer on retainer at all times because I make sure everything is documented and kept in perfect order. Thankfully he doesn’t always exercise all of the time he is given. He blows off part of many of his weekends, which is perfectly fine by me!

Great...he blows them off but what no one realizes (but you) is that hurts your child as well!! Prayers for you and keep it up...it will pan out...it has to if we are vigilante about our desire for the best for our children.

 

[Grouchymom]

I found this but don't have a facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/earl.kimrey.7

https://www.facebook.com/adolphus.kimrey

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007546939104

and

https://www.facebook.com/earl.kimrey

 

[rsd1200]

But first make sure the grandmother actually has them

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She does, the pastor made a request for assistance, in those forms, and clothing for the boys, to be sent to their church (didn't give Grandma's address out).

 

[jnblsm]

I wish people would donate their money to worthy causes instead of buying things for a memorial that will eventually just get thrown away. Light a candle for her, and send $30 to an organization that helps families instead.

I like the idea of donating the gifts laid at the memorial to needy children. It's Christmas now. Hopefully, another little girl will get toys. The memorial presents can be two-fold. Jmo


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