VA - Boy, 6, in custody after shooting teacher, Newport News, Jan 2023 *mom charged* #3

[Simply Southern]

here we go, so it begins. Accountability is coming.

I hope so, but have my doubts with this DA. Moo

I've been unable to locate the mother, Deja Taylor at ANY state or federal prison, since her sentencing.

 

[PrairieWind]

I hope so, but have my doubts with this DA. Moo

I've been unable to locate the mother, Deja Taylor at ANY state or federal prison, since her sentencing.

I really have concerns as well. The DA did nothing against the administrators for a long time. Only seemed to reluctantly charge the mother. I think this got turned to a "special GJ" instead of the regular process because the DA sort of doesn't want responsibility. But this indictment was a month ago, only now a warrant, and only $4,000 bond request on a fugitive. No comment that I can see from the DA. All this tells me the DA is really going to make this a priority.

 

[Simply Southern]

I really have concerns as well. The DA did nothing against the administrators for a long time. Only seemed to reluctantly charge the mother. I think this got turned to a "special GJ" instead of the regular process because the DA sort of doesn't want responsibility. But this indictment was a month ago, only now a warrant, and only $4,000 bond request on a fugitive. No comment that I can see from the DA. All this tells me the DA is really going to make this a priority.

Totally agree. What's even more disturbing and I mentioned above is Deja Taylor it's not showing in any local, state, on federal prison.

 

[sds71]

Roster

Taylor is serving a two-year sentence at Western Tide Water Regional Jail for a felony child neglect charge. After that, Ellenson said she will serve a 21-month sentence in a federal prison for using marijuana while owning a gun. She could get out around the fall of 2027.

Deja Taylor's attorney says they will not appeal her 2-year state prison sentence

Taylor’s attorney, James Ellenson, said while he thinks the state sentence is unfair, he believed the appeal process would take too long.

www.13newsnow.com

 

[x_files]

here we go, so it begins. Accountability is coming.

Why do I feel accountability is only happening now because Abby decided to sue the ADMIN vs quietly taking a pay-off and disappearing in silence? I'm so glad she had her family's support and didn't go away I'm happy she spoke up! Otherwise, Ebony would still have a job and endanger more children in the future. In many of these cases, I notice a lack of true accountability, and how utterly frustrating that is.

 

[Simply Southern]

Roster

Taylor is serving a two-year sentence at Western Tide Water Regional Jail for a felony child neglect charge. After that, Ellenson said she will serve a 21-month sentence in a federal prison for using marijuana while owning a gun. She could get out around the fall of 2027.

Deja Taylor's attorney says they will not appeal her 2-year state prison sentence

Taylor’s attorney, James Ellenson, said while he thinks the state sentence is unfair, he believed the appeal process would take too long.

www.13newsnow.com

The link you provided is a private company. She does show up with an address of Newport News and the arrest was US Marshals, that would be the federal offense. She would not be housed in the Tidewater Regional Jail. She would need to be in a state or federal prison, if she was released to US Marshals.

I did check the Tidewater Regional Jail inmate search and she is not showing up. This is a State of Virginia website controlled by the Virginia Department of Corrections, I would assume it is correct.
I'm reposting the link, I did search with additional information using the Tidewater Regional Jail, nope.

VADOC — Inmate Locator

Search for an inmate's location and release date if they are under the custody of the Virginia Department of Corrections.

vadoc.virginia.gov

 

[fred&edna]

Last I heard, the father of the shooter was a fugitive. And, it appears Parker is a fugitive.

Both are a danger to children (and adults)

jmo

 

[x_files]

Last I heard, the father of the shooter was a fugitive. And, it appears Parker is a fugitive.

Both are a danger to children (and adults)

jmo

I still think the father should be held to some accountability as well for his child's actions.

 

[jjonez]

Where is Deja?

Hmmm…
Rehab program? WITSEC? Requested a transfer to an out of state facility for some reason?
(pure speculation)

 

[Simply Southern]

Commonwealth attorney report released
Document from GJ, 34 pages

Special Grand Jury Issues Report on its Investigation of the Shooting at Richneck Elementary School. — Commonwealth's Attorney

Download the 2024 Special Grand Jury Report Here [Newport News, VA April 23, 2025] — Commonwealth’s Attorney Howard Gwynn today responded to misinformation regarding the Special Grand Jury legal process

nncwa.com

@PrairieWind

 

[fred&edna]

The link you provided is a private company. She does show up with an address of Newport News and the arrest was US Marshals, that would be the federal offense. She would not be housed in the Tidewater Regional Jail. She would need to be in a state or federal prison, if she was released to US Marshals.

I did check the Tidewater Regional Jail inmate search and she is not showing up. This is a State of Virginia website controlled by the Virginia Department of Corrections, I would assume it is correct.
I'm reposting the link, I did search with additional information using the Tidewater Regional Jail, nope.

VADOC — Inmate Locator

Search for an inmate's location and release date if they are under the custody of the Virginia Department of Corrections.

vadoc.virginia.gov

I was able to find her using inmate lookup link here:

Inmate Lookup – WTRJ

www.wtrj.org

I searched by last name only, her name appeared as 2nd in the list.

ETA: But, NO she doesn't appear using a VADOC search. (This is strange)

 

[Simply Southern]

I was able to find her using inmate lookup link here:

Inmate Lookup – WTRJ

www.wtrj.org

I searched by last name only, her name appeared as 2nd in the list.

ETA: But, NO she doesn't appear using a VADOC search. (This is strange)

Thanks a bunch. Just want to make sure she's truly locked up.

 

[al66pine]

Inmate look Up

I was able to find her using inmate lookup link here:

Inmate Lookup – WTRJ

www.wtrj.org

I searched by last name only, her name appeared as 2nd in the list.
ETA: But, NO she doesn't appear using a VADOC search. (This is strange)

@fred&edna Yes, strange.
This is result from my search just now:
"503 Service Unavailable
"No server is available to handle this request."

^Inmate Lookup – Western Tidewater Regional Jail

 

[fred&edna]

I can't find her here, either:

Inmate Locator

www.bop.gov

Maybe someone should check grandpa's basement? Maybe she's a fugitive, too?

 

[fred&edna]

Thanks a bunch. Just want to make sure she's truly locked up.

I'm as curious as you, though... one would think she could be found searching the other sites, also.

 

[al66pine]

Ap. 10 Release re “Special Grand Jury” by CW Atty Howard Glynn

“…Special Grand Jury empaneled on September 11, 2023, to investigate the shooting…
“empaneled at the request of… Gwynn, under Virginia Code § 19.2-206 (A)(iii)…”

“Virginia Code Section 19.2-213…
“Grand Jury wrote and filed their report..." included"
“1) charging former Assistant Principal Ebony Parker with eight counts of felony child neglect,
“2) issuing a public report of their findings and recommendations, and
“3) recommending further investigation into the failures to maintain and provide school records to law enforcement.

“Child Neglect…defined…Virginia Code 18.2-371(B)… carries a potential sentence of up to 5 years in prison for each count.”

“…this office will continue investigating whether individuals who worked for the school system obstructed justice.
“The charges related to Assistant Principal Ebony Parker are now pending matters, and this office will not comment on the facts or evidence to be presented in that case.”

^ Special Grand Jury Concludes Its Investigation and Report on the Shooting at Richneck Elementary School. — Commonwealth's Attorney

@Simply Southern TYVM for link.

and @PrairieWind

 

[al66pine]

Stay Tuned
CW Atty's Public Release also announces:
“press conference” Thursday, April 11 at 11:00 AM."

But looks like not everybody is invited:
"Credentialed members of the press are invited to attend."
Gives url for locating office.

^ Special Grand Jury Concludes Its Investigation and Report on the Shooting at Richneck Elementary School. — Commonwealth's Attorney

_______________________
BTW, ghe url for credentialed member of press?

Meeting With Us — Commonwealth's Attorney

Meeting With the Prosecutors and Victim Advocates If you are a victim or witness in a trial, it can be helpful to talk to the prosecutor beforehand. You can call

nncwa.com

From first ¶ at link:
"Meeting With the Prosecutors and Victim Advocates
"If you are a victim or witness in a trial, it can be helpful to talk to the prosecutor beforehand. You can call our office to set up a meeting either in person or by telephone. This will help you get ready for the trial..."

But it gives directions & pix which seem helpful.

 

[jjonez]

Commonwealth attorney report released
Document from GJ, 34 pages

Special Grand Jury Issues Report on its Investigation of the Shooting at Richneck Elementary School. — Commonwealth's Attorney

Download the 2024 Special Grand Jury Report Here [Newport News, VA April 23, 2025] — Commonwealth’s Attorney Howard Gwynn today responded to misinformation regarding the Special Grand Jury legal process

nncwa.com

@PrairieWind

Thank you @Simply Southern!
I can’t wait dig in to this. I hope I find some time this evening.

 

[ifindedout]

I can't find her here, either:

Inmate Locator

www.bop.gov

Maybe someone should check grandpa's basement? Maybe she's a fugitive, too?

When was the last time anyone heard from or saw Parker? Perhaps as long ago as the shooting?

 

[wendy44]

6-Year-Old's Gun Jammed After Shooting VA Teacher: Report Finds

A special grand jury report uncovered new details about last year's shooting at Richmond Elementary School in Newport News, reports said.

patch.com

It could have been so much worse. From the article:

The gun a 6-year-old boy used to shoot his teacher last year jammed after firing the first shot, according to reports citing newly released special grand jury findings.

"The firearm had jammed due to his lack of strength on the first shot, inhibiting him from shooting Ms. (Abigail) Zwerner or anyone else again," the report said. "The firearm had a full magazine with seven additional bullets ready to fire if not for the jamming."