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Accident – Death – Obituary News : Pennsylvania Man Charged with Brutal Murder of Girlfriend’s 2-Year-Old Son
A Pennsylvania man is now facing charges for the horrific killing of his girlfriend’s 2-year-old son, in a shocking case that has left the community in disbelief. According to local police and court documents, Trevaughn Lee Glenn Stribling-Jackson, 24, was arrested on Wednesday by officers with the Oil City Police Department (OCPD). He has been charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, concealment of the whereabouts of a child, and abuse of a corpse in connection with the death of his girlfriend’s toddler.
The victim has been identified as 2-year-old Keaton Morrison, as reported by local media. The details surrounding this tragic incident are truly disturbing. It is alleged that Stribling-Jackson not only beat the little boy but also burned his groin before ultimately stuffing his lifeless body into a bag. This act of extreme violence has rocked the community and left many wondering how such a heinous crime could occur.
Adding to the horror, the toddler’s mother, 22-year-old Caleigh Gladfelter, has also been arrested in connection with the case. She is facing charges of endangering the welfare of her son for failing to report prior instances of alleged abuse by Stribling-Jackson. The authorities believe that Gladfelter was aware of the abuse but did not take any action to protect her child.
The events leading up to this tragic incident unfolded at a residence on North Street in Oil City, where Morrison and Gladfelter were staying as house guests with Stribling-Jackson. According to the criminal complaint, it was within this home that the abuse and subsequent killing of the toddler took place. The mother stated that she entrusted her son to Stribling-Jackson’s care while she went to work on Monday afternoon. However, upon her return, Morrison was nowhere to be found. When she questioned Stribling-Jackson about the child’s whereabouts, he allegedly claimed that the toddler was with his relatives in another city. Growing suspicious after finding traces of blood, Gladfelter contacted the police on Wednesday.
Tragically, just hours after the mother reported her son missing, investigators made a horrifying discovery. The toddler’s lifeless body was found concealed in a bag in the basement of the house. Initial examinations revealed that the child had suffered severe injuries to the head and face, as well as a suspected burn in the inner groin area. The exact cause of death is yet to be determined pending further investigation.
During questioning, Gladfelter admitted that Stribling-Jackson had abused her son on previous occasions. She recalled observing bruising on the child’s ribcage, according to the criminal complaint. In an attempt to explain the injuries, Stribling-Jackson allegedly told Gladfelter that they were a result of Morrison falling down the stairs.
Both Gladfelter and Stribling-Jackson are currently being held at the Venango County jail. As this shocking case unfolds, the community is left grappling with the unimaginable tragedy that has befallen 2-year-old Keaton Morrison. Local authorities and law enforcement are working tirelessly to ensure that justice is served for this innocent child.
Newsweek reached out to the Oil City Police Department for comment and updates on the case, but no response has been received at the time of publication. It remains unclear whether Stribling-Jackson and Gladfelter have retained legal representation to provide comments on their behalf.
This heartbreaking incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and reporting suspected child abuse promptly. It is crucial for communities to come together and protect the most vulnerable members..
