Found Deceased OH - Kei'Mani Latigue, 13, Toledo, 16 March 2025 *arrest*

[Caylee Advocate]

What a wonderful gesture.

Woman offers burial plot for Kei'Mani Latigue

The cost of burying someone is $1,600, but Janet Moffett says Kei'Mani's family can have a plot at Toledo Memorial Park for free, should they choose to bury her.

www.wtol.com

 

[Vaderman]

I'd wondered what the status of this case was.

Police: Keimani Latigue’s accused killer still recovering from injuries

Darnell Jones, the accused killer of 13-year-old Keimani Latigue, is still recovering from injuries sustained when he was shot by police in March. Jones ...

www.toledoblade.com

Darnell Jones, the accused killer of 13-year-old Keimani Latigue, is still recovering from injuries sustained when he was shot by police in March.

Jones underwent surgery for multiple gunshot wounds and is in stable condition at a Columbus-area hospital, according to Brian Steel, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Capital City Lodge 9. Mr. Steel spoke to The Blade on Monday.

Toledo Police Chief Michael Troendle previously told The Blade Toledo detectives were able to conduct a thorough interview of Jones in the hospital.

 

[Vaderman]

Judge rules on custody of Kei'Mani Latigue's funeral

Kei'Mani Latigue's body was found more than two weeks ago. Since then, many community members have called for accountability from LCCS.

www.wtol.com

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Lucas County Children Services to hold press conference to discuss Kei'Mani Latigue case​

TOLEDO, Ohio — Lucas County Children Services will hold a press conference Tuesday morning to discuss the Kei'Mani Latigue case.

According to an alert from LCCS, the 11 a.m. press conference will include a discussion of Kei'Mani's case and "the actions taken in response to reports of abuse" following the 13-year-old girl's death last month.

Still no word on when they're laying the poor girl to rest. :|

 

[Vaderman]

Judge rules on custody of Kei'Mani Latigue's funeral

Kei'Mani Latigue's body was found more than two weeks ago. Since then, many community members have called for accountability from LCCS.

www.wtol.com

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Lucas County Children Services to hold press conference to discuss Kei'Mani Latigue case​

TOLEDO, Ohio — Lucas County Children Services will hold a press conference Tuesday morning to discuss the Kei'Mani Latigue case.

According to an alert from LCCS, the 11 a.m. press conference will include a discussion of Kei'Mani's case and "the actions taken in response to reports of abuse" following the 13-year-old girl's death last month.

Still no word on when they're laying the poor girl to rest. :|

So far, the press conference is coming off as finger pointing and CYA. No clear explanation on why this crime was permitted to occur.

 

[Vaderman]

Well, apparently there was a reason the funeral hasn't happened yet...there was custody dispute over her body...

Judge rules on custody of Kei'Mani Latigue's funeral

Kei'Mani Latigue's body was found more than two weeks ago. Since then, many community members have called for accountability from LCCS.

www.wtol.com

UPDATE: A probate court judge determined Tuesday morning that Kei'Mani Latigue's grandmother, Dorothy Latigue, has won custody for Kei'Mani's body and estate. Her public funeral is planned for this Friday.

 

[Knox]

Well, apparently there was a reason the funeral hasn't happened yet...there was custody dispute over her body...

Judge rules on custody of Kei'Mani Latigue's funeral

Kei'Mani Latigue's body was found more than two weeks ago. Since then, many community members have called for accountability from LCCS.

www.wtol.com

UPDATE: A probate court judge determined Tuesday morning that Kei'Mani Latigue's grandmother, Dorothy Latigue, has won custody for Kei'Mani's body and estate. Her public funeral is planned for this Friday.

Why was that ever in question? Dorothy had legal custody of Keimani at the time of her death?

I care more about learning what the legal status/background of her familial relationship with Jones. Why is no one even within her own family commenting on this?

 

[Knox]

 

[tlcya]

Why was that ever in question? Dorothy had legal custody of Keimani at the time of her death?

I care more about learning what the legal status/background of her familial relationship with Jones. Why is no one even within her own family commenting on this?

Because IMO bio mother needs this to be about her. JMO Glad Dorothy received the judgment in her favor and this girl can finally now be laid to rest. Personally I feel this is about money and funeral funds being raised and who controls them. Control of the body means control of the funds again JMO

 

[tlcya]

• Lucas County Children Services plans an internal review of its handling of the Kei’Mani Latigue case and requested a formal review from the statewide agency that oversees local child protection agencies.
• During the investigations into concerns of possible abuse, Kei’Mani reportedly said she felt safe in her home with her grandmother, Dorothy Latigue. LCCS said her grandmother admitted to using physical discipline, but the agency found no evidence that would result in removing Kei’Mani from her home.
• The LCCS Executive Director feels confident that case workers were thorough in investigating Kei’Mani’s case.
• The agency has no record of anyone reporting concerns about the teen’s care for an entire year prior to her murder, despite community discussion claiming otherwise.
• Children Services asks anyone who thinks they made a report about Kei’Mani in the last year to call the Family Center Hotline at 419-213-3833.

Children Services details involvement in Kei’Mani Latigue case; internal and independent reviews to follow

 

[dulcinea]

• Lucas County Children Services plans an internal review of its handling of the Kei’Mani Latigue case and requested a formal review from the statewide agency that oversees local child protection agencies.
• During the investigations into concerns of possible abuse, Kei’Mani reportedly said she felt safe in her home with her grandmother, Dorothy Latigue. LCCS said her grandmother admitted to using physical discipline, but the agency found no evidence that would result in removing Kei’Mani from her home.
• The LCCS Executive Director feels confident that case workers were thorough in investigating Kei’Mani’s case.
• The agency has no record of anyone reporting concerns about the teen’s care for an entire year prior to her murder, despite community discussion claiming otherwise.
• Children Services asks anyone who thinks they made a report about Kei’Mani in the last year to call the Family Center Hotline at 419-213-3833.

Children Services details involvement in Kei’Mani Latigue case; internal and independent reviews to follow

Regarding the fourth bullet point, does anyone know when the teacher(s) claimed to have filed a report? If it has been within the year, I wonder if it was made with a different agency.

 

[Vaderman]

About time:

Darnell Jones, man accused of killing daughter Kei'Mani Latigue, in custody at Columbus-area corrections center

Darnell Jones, who also goes by Ogletree, was hospitalized after a Columbus Police officer shot him.

www.wtol.com

Darnell Jones, the man accused of killing his daughter, Kei'Mani Latigue, last month, is in custody at a Columbus-area corrections center. He was previously hospitalized after a Columbus police officers shot him more than two weeks ago.

Jones' arraignment in Columbus is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday. Jones is charged with felonious assault in Columbus and is charged with murder, felonious assault and abduction in her death.

 

[tlcya]

Regarding the fourth bullet point, does anyone know when the teacher(s) claimed to have filed a report? If it has been within the year, I wonder if it was made with a different agency.

Kayleene Hairabedian, who was Kei'Mani's sixth-grade English teacher at Bennett Venture Academy in west Toledo during the 2023-24 school year, says teachers, parents of Kei'Mani's classmates and a school bus driver also reported concerns to LCCS.
Kei'Mani Latigue's former teacher recalls concerns before 13-year-old's death

 

[tlcya]

Those signs of potential abuse included "visible markings and bruises on her body," Hairabedian told WTOL 11 at a vigil Tuesday evening for the 13-year-old.
[snip]
Kei'Mani would tell Hairabedian if she was going to her father's house after school, but never indicated issues with him, Darnell Jones, specifically.
[snip]
When asked if Kei'Mani mentioned her grandmother, Dorothy Latigue, at all, Hairabedian declined to comment.
Kei'Mani Latigue's former teacher recalls concerns before 13-year-old's death

 

[TMich6811]

Those signs of potential abuse included "visible markings and bruises on her body," Hairabedian told WTOL 11 at a vigil Tuesday evening for the 13-year-old.
[snip]
Kei'Mani would tell Hairabedian if she was going to her father's house after school, but never indicated issues with him, Darnell Jones, specifically.
[snip]
When asked if Kei'Mani mentioned her grandmother, Dorothy Latigue, at all, Hairabedian declined to comment.
Kei'Mani Latigue's former teacher recalls concerns before 13-year-old's death

I could definitely see reports made but because she was the age she was, her denial not opening.

Interesting that she never reported issues with him. I still wonder if this was a drug related incident.

I also am interested to see in the investigation if the reports received align with teacher dates and reports or if those have been fluffed a bit post murder.

 

[tlcya]

I could definitely see reports made but because she was the age she was, her denial not opening.

Interesting that she never reported issues with him. I still wonder if this was a drug related incident.

I also am interested to see in the investigation if the reports received align with teacher dates and reports or if those have been fluffed a bit post murder.

I am suspecting the latter rather than the former. I think that is why CPS has come out requesting if someone says they reported abuse outside of the incidences they say they investigated they want that person to come forward with more details on exactly how and when they claim to have reported.

 

[Knox]

Because IMO bio mother needs this to be about her. JMO Glad Dorothy received the judgment in her favor and this girl can finally now be laid to rest. Personally I feel this is about money and funeral funds being raised and who controls them. Control of the body means control of the funds again JMO

Since she mentioned something related to money in nearly every interview, no surprise.

My point was at a time like this, to end up in court was completely unnecessary. Dorothy had legal custody period.

 

[Knox]

Community gathers for public walkthrough memorial for Kei’Mani Latigue

Lily Lowndes joins Josh Croup live on Action News Now as the community mourns the loss of 13-year-old Kei'Mani Latigue during a public service.

www.13abc.com

 

[Caylee Advocate]

Hopefully there has been nothing nefarious going on and this is just a misunderstanding. Rest in Heaven sweet girl.

Junior #10 in memory of Kei'Mani and her love of basketball.

Toledo woman concerned about funds she donated for Kei'Mani Latigue's funeral

The woman says she donated money to Brown Legacy Memorial, which initially planned to hold Kei'Mani's funeral service before deciding not to.

www.wtol.com

 

[Knox]

Hopefully there has been nothing nefarious going on and this is just a misunderstanding. Rest in Heaven sweet girl.

Junior #10 in memory of Kei'Mani and her love of basketball.

Toledo woman concerned about funds she donated for Kei'Mani Latigue's funeral

The woman says she donated money to Brown Legacy Memorial, which initially planned to hold Kei'Mani's funeral service before deciding not to.

www.wtol.com

I’m confused by this story, anyone else?

 

[swanniee11]

I didn't see this reported https://www.dalefh.com/obituaries/kei-mani-latigue/#!/TributeWall
Sorry if I duplicated.