“All of this evidence and messaging pointed to a sustained pattern of abuse that lasted for several years.”
The stepmother shed tears as she entered a guilty plea to murder, three counts of deliberate aggravated child abuse, two charges of obstruction of justice, child endangerment, and possession of a controlled narcotic on
Monday in Ogden’s 2nd District Court.
According to the affidavit, Gavin was only given a piece of toast with mustard, one-third of a cup of
Water, and was not permitted to use the restroom during his last days, as evidenced by chilling surveillance footage and text conversations exchanged between the three.
According to the affidavit, the deputy saw that the child’s skin was cool to the touch and that the bathroom floor was “wet.”
According to Nichole and Shane, the youngster had been sick for a few days, throwing up and having seizures, but no doctor was called.
