Seattle mom beats 14-year-old son to death, causing over 1K wounds: docs
The Brief
A Seattle mother is accused of beating her 14-year-old son to death because he did not do his chores.
The boy's body had 1,172 marks, cuts and bruises on his body, according to the medical examiner.
The 29-year-old mom is charged with second-degree murder and being held in the King County Jail on $3 million bail.
SEATTLE - A woman in Seattle has been charged with the killing of her 14-year-old son.
According to the medical examiner, the boy's body had 1,172 marks, cuts and bruises on his body.
What they're saying
Court documents state the boy went to visit his mother, 29-year-old Denaya Young, in August, but she did not give him back to his legal guardian.
On January 30, documents state Young became upset with her son for not doing his chores, and beat him for three hours straight. The boy's siblings and step-father allegedly witnessed the beating.
Eventually, the 14-year-old stopped breathing. The medical examiner says he suffered from Sudden Inflammatory Response Syndrome or distributive shock, which happens when the body sends blood to so many different injuries in an attempt to heal them, that there is not enough blood to sustain the heart.
Young then waited five minutes before calling 911, according to King County prosecutors.
Once officers arrived, she told them she "let the anger get the best of her" and she "lost count" of how many times she hit her son.
Court documents claim Young stated, "Every time he would stand up, he kept falling over but I thought he was bullsh--ing me," and "the last couple falls, the last four to five falls, he did hit his head on something on the way down."
Young has been charged with second-degree murder and is being held in the King County Jail on $3 million bail. She's expected back in court on February 13.
The Source
Information in this story is from Seattle Police and the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
What caused the dozen separate crashes on I-405 Tuesday morning?
Seattle high school principal on leave after DUI, reckless endangerment arrest
Patti Jackson named interim Tacoma police chief
Washington lawmakers consider expanding free food for students
Snohomish PUD customers to see higher electricity bills as rate hikes take effect
Stolen mini donkeys located in Fall City, WA
To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.
Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national coverage, plus 24/7 streaming coverage from across the nation.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Yahoo
Home of Seattle rapper Macklemore invaded, nanny maced: police
The Brief The home of Seattle rapper Macklemore was broken into and raided over the weekend while a nanny and three children were inside. The suspects allegedly sprayed the nanny with bear mace and stole valuables before fleeing the home. It's unclear if this incident is linked to other celebrity home break-ins in Seattle, with the investigation ongoing. SEATTLE - The home of Seattle rapper Macklemore was invaded over the weekend, Seattle police confirmed. A nanny looking over three children inside the home was maced and assaulted by two suspects, who ransacked the home of its valuables, according to the police report. What we know Two men allegedly entered Macklemore's residence through an unlocked patio door around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, and sprayed the nanny in the face with bear mace. The nanny told officers one of the suspects helped her clean the mace from her eyes before saying, "where are the jewels, bi—h?" Police say they then grabbed the nanny's arm as she led them around the house, where they raided various rooms and closets, getting away with numerous watches, jewelry and shoes they put into bags. At one point, the nanny said the men threw her to the ground and took her phone while assaulting her. She was able to escape after biting one of the suspect's hands, escaping through a bathroom, and fleeing to several neighbors' homes until someone allowed her inside to call police, according to the report. The incident happened after the nanny put three kids to sleep in their beds. The children were safely extracted after officers arrived and cleared the home. The nanny described the suspects as two Black males, one "taller one" and a "shorter one," wearing all black, face masks, gloves and tactical vests. This home invasion shares similarities to a series of other break-ins at the homes of several high-profile athletes in the Seattle area. Police recently arrested Earl Henderson Riley IV,the leader of a burglary ring that targeted pro athletes like Richard Sherman, Blake Snell and Luis Castillo. While the ringleader is in jail, his two accomplices remain on the loose, and court documents state they left behind bear spray in the home invasion of Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez's home. What we don't know It's unclear if Seattle police believe this incident is related to the other series of celebrity home break-ins. The investigation is ongoing. The Source Information in this story came from a Seattle Police Department crime report and court documents from the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Search for Travis Decker: Authorities identify 'new details, new search areas' in WA Former Army squadmate shares insight into Travis Decker's military past Woman dies after Seattle house fire; arson investigation underway Miles Hudson found guilty on 2 counts of reckless driving in Seattle 11 injured after teen speeds, causes fiery crash in Lacey Man hurt after shooting near University of Washington To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Yahoo
Seattle Man Arrested In Connection To String Of Athlete Burglaries
A Seattle man has been charged with a series of burglaries at the homes of prominent current and former football and baseball players. Earl Henderson Riley IV, 21, faces multiple counts of residential burglary and first-degree robbery, according to the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Prosecutors allege that Riley led a theft spree beginning in February, targeting athletes' homes while they were away for games and other events. As previously reported by The Dallas Express, multiple athletes have reported burglaries during various events, leading authorities to suspect that these cases could all be connected. Dallas athletes who have reported break-ins while away from their homes include Stars forward Tyler Seguin and former Maverick Luka Doncic, though it remains unclear if Riley was connected to these crimes. The stolen items associated with the allegations against Riley include over $6,000 in Louis Vuitton bags from Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo's residence, more than $194,000 worth of high-end purses and jewelry from center fielder Julio Rodríguez's home, and several watches valued at over $100,000 from former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman's house, according to ABC News. King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion said in a statement about the arrest that the office 'worked for weeks on multiple search warrants that led to the filing of these felony charges today.' 'I am grateful for the excellent work from our deputy prosecutors and from police investigators on these home burglaries, and all burglaries filed in King County. All people deserve to feel safe in their homes, and our office will continue to hold people accountable for criminal behavior.' This investigation is ongoing, and there are additional charges that could be added at a later time. Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Gary Ernsdorff said in the statement that this arrest 'doesn't mean our work is finished,' and everyone else involved will be pursued. 'We still want to go and identify everybody who was involved and see if there are additional people that we can have sufficient evidence to charge.' Riley is currently being held in King County Jail on a $1 million bail for the charges associated with this investigation. Similar incidents across the country have prompted multiple professional sports leagues, including both the NBA and NFL, to issue warnings to players about the potential for break-ins during events.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Man injured in shooting in Seattle's Sand Point neighborhood
The Brief A 38-year-old man was shot in Seattle's Sand Point neighborhood Saturday afternoon. Initial reports suggested a drive-by shooting, but police suspect the incident occurred inside the victim's home. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. SEATTLE - A man was shot multiple times in Seattle's Sand Point neighborhood Saturday afternoon, and police are actively investigating how the incident happened. What we know Officers initially responded to a report of a drive-by shooting on Northeast 65th Street near Sand Point Way Northeast, south of Magnuson Park, at 3:08 p.m. Seattle police say they found a 38-year-old man who was shot in the leg, possibly in the ankle, and also had a hand injury. However, police described the injuries as non-life-threatening. The man was taken to Harborview Medical Center after being treated on scene by the Seattle Fire Department. The victim said he was targeted in a drive-by shooting, but police say he didn't provide detailed information regarding the incident. Seattle police also say an investigation contradicted his story, believing the shooting likely happened inside the victim's residence. Officers were unable to recover a firearm or any shell casings though. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the SPD Violent Crimes Tip Line at 206-233-5000. The Source Information in this story came from the Seattle Police Department. WA Gov. Ferguson activates National Guard in search for Travis Decker Former Army squadmate shares insight into Travis Decker's military past Man shot, killed at his 21st birthday party in Kent, WA Miles Hudson found guilty on 2 counts of reckless driving in Seattle Seattle man charged with string of burglaries at the homes of NFL and MLB stars Rochester dog training facility owner accused of killing employee during video shoot To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
