She pleaded guilty to kidnapping a two-year-old boy from a church in Giles County in May 2021.
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Nancy Fridley was sentenced January 9 to 25 years in prison with 10 years suspended, for charges including
child abduction and child neglect.
She pleaded guilty to kidnapping a two-year-old boy from a church in Giles County in May 2021.
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During Monday’s sentencing hearing, Lilly pushed the court for a sentence above the recommended sentence of three years and seven months. Ultimately, the judge agreed.
“We feel that the judge struck a good balance between holding her accountable, giving a significant sentence that was above the guidelines, and also making sure that there are enough structures in place that she will be supervised for a period of time when she gets out,” Lilly said.
During the sentencing hearing, a Commonwealth’s witness, FBI Special Agent Kristina Couden, testified that once the boy was located, she found a note in his pocket. Giles County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Amanda Cornwell read it aloud.
“The kid was left unharmed, but what can you do when you’re only trying to do the right thing?” the note said. “This kid belongs to someone else and they call him by another name. Admitting yes, I took the kid.”
