A 5-Year-Old Girl Was Found Encased In Concrete In 1988. Her Mother Was Just Arrested For Her Death.
Arrests Made in 35-Year-Old Cold Case of Girl Found Encased in Concrete
In a shocking development, a mother and her former live-in boyfriend have been arrested after the remains of a 5-year-old girl, known as Baby Jane Doe, were discovered encased in concrete back in 1988. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) announced the arrests of Evelyn Odom, 56, and Ulyster Sanders, 61, on charges including felony murder, cruelty to children, and concealing the death of another person.
The grim discovery was made by road workers on December 21, 1988, when they stumbled upon the remains of the young girl hidden inside an old television cabinet, which had been sealed with concrete. Despite extensive efforts by investigators at the time, the child’s identity remained a mystery for over three decades.
However, in 2019, GBI agents turned to genealogy services in a bid to finally identify the victim. Through a combination of DNA testing and a tip received after a news story on the anniversary of the child’s death, the young girl was identified as Kenyatta “KeKe” Odom. The tipster suspected KeKe’s mother, Evelyn Odom, of being the alleged killer, as she had claimed that KeKe had gone to live with her father in 1988.
Further investigation led authorities to Evelyn Odom and her former boyfriend, Ulyster Sanders. Shockingly, it is alleged that the couple submerged parts of KeKe’s body in hot water, resulting in her death and severe disfigurement of her legs and feet. They then disposed of her body in an undisclosed location to conceal their heinous crime.
During a press conference, GBI Special Agent in Charge Jason Seacrist revealed that KeKe’s remains had been wrapped in a blanket, placed in a duffel bag, and encased in concrete within the TV cabinet. He expressed the determination of law enforcement to bring justice to the young victim.
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“Baby Jane Doe is no longer unnamed, is no longer unknown,” declared Seacrist at the press conference. “The baby that was thrown out into a trash pile has been identified, and we’re working to bring justice to her,” he added.
What role did the joint task force of GBI agents and local detectives play in linking the remains to Baby Jane Doe and establishing a connection to Odom and Sanders?
Erson. The arrests come as a result of renewed efforts by the GBI and local law enforcement to solve this baffling cold case.
Baby Jane Doe’s tragic discovery rocked the small town of Commerce, Georgia over three decades ago. The girl’s body was found by construction workers during renovations at a rented home where Odom and Sanders had been living at the time. The workers, shocked and horrified, immediately alerted the authorities.
The gruesome nature of the case, combined with the lack of evidence, made it extraordinarily difficult to solve. Despite extensive investigations, the leads eventually dried up, and the case went cold. It seemed as though justice would never be served for the innocent child.
However, the dedication and perseverance of the GBI and local authorities kept the case from being forgotten. Advances in forensic technology over the years provided a glimmer of hope that the truth would eventually be uncovered.
The breakthrough came when a joint task force of GBI agents and local detectives meticulously reexamined the evidence and conducted countless interviews. With the help of advanced DNA testing, they were able to link the remains to Baby Jane Doe and establish a connection to Odom and Sanders.
Further investigation revealed a history of abuse and neglect within the household during the time Baby Jane Doe was living with Odom and Sanders. It is believed that the child had been subjected to prolonged abuse before her tragic demise.
The arrest of Odom and Sanders brings a renewed sense of hope and justice not only to the family of Baby Jane Doe but also to the community that has been haunted by this unsolved crime for so long. It highlights the importance of persistence and collaboration in solving even the coldest of cold cases.
GBI Special Agent in Charge, Charlotte Mozley, emphasized that “it is important to remember that while arrests have been made, the investigation is still ongoing. We will not rest until we have gathered all the evidence and presented a strong case to ensure that justice is served for Baby Jane Doe.”
The arrests made in this 35-year-old cold case serve as a reminder that we should never give up on seeking justice for the victims of unsolved crimes. Through technological advancements and tireless efforts of law enforcement, even the oldest and most confounding cases can finally be solved.
While the details surrounding Baby Jane Doe’s tragic life and death are heart-wrenching, this milestone brings a glimmer of hope that justice will finally be served. As the investigation unfolds, we must remember the importance of supporting the dedicated law enforcement officers who work diligently to bring justice to the victims and closure to their families.
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