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StumbleHenderson man accused of killing girlfriend’s toddler daughter
Published Monday, April 5, 2010 | 11:10 a.m.
Updated Monday, April 5, 2010 | 1:47 p.m.
Cody Geddings
A 24-year-old Henderson man accused of killing a 16-month-old girl is being held without bail in the Henderson Detention Center.
Cody Geddings was booked on murder charges Friday night after the girl died, police said.
Detectives were called to St. Rose de Lima Hospital at 1:40 p.m. Wednesday in response to a toddler who suffered serious head injuries, Henderson Police spokesman Keith Paul said. The child’s mother, 19-year-old Jaime Higgons, took her to the hospital saying the child had fallen from her crib, but police said the severity of the injuries was inconsistent with that explanation.
According to a Henderson Police arrest report, Higgons told authorities her boyfriend was babysitting the toddler, identified as Addison Weast, when the injury occurred. Geddings gave police various explanations for the injuries to the child, but police said none was credible.
According to the arrest report, Weast was taken from St. Rose de Lima Hospital to UMC's trauma unit for surgery. At the time the girl was transported her vital signs were stable, but police say it became apparent she had suffered possible head or spinal injuries.
At UMC, doctors discovered that the child’s skull, above her right ear, had been shattered. Weast suffered hemorrhaging in her brain, police said.
Police questioned Geddings for two hours, during which Geddings provided two explanations for the child’s injuries. In the first explanation, he told police the girl had a seizure while she was in her playpen. In the second, he told police she had been playing near a wobbly chair in the backyard of his home, and that a full-sized acetylene gas cylinder had fallen on her.
Geddings told police that he then called Higgons to tell her Weast was injured. Higgons told police that after Geddings called her, it took her about 20 minutes to get home.
According to the arrest report, Geddings didn't call 911 or make any calls for medical help.
Geddings told police that he placed the child next to her playpen to make it appear that she had fallen out because he feared he would be blamed. Court records indicate Geddings has also been arrested in connection with the abuse and neglect of his own son.
Geddings is set to be sentenced May 5 on a gross misdemeanor count of child endangerment. He was initially charged with felony child abuse before pleading guilty to the reduced charge of child endangerment, district court records show.
According to a police report from the time of Geddings’ arrest in July 2009, police responded to St. Rose Dominican Hospitals – Siena Campus after receiving a report of a child who fell out of his father’s hands and landed facedown on the floor.
The report said Geddings told nurses and officers he had just finished bathing his six-week-old son and had taken him to the bedroom to dress him. As he held his son in one hand, he reached for a diaper with the other and the boy slipped out of his grip, he said. As he reached to grab the falling baby, he was only able to reach the boy’s foot and grabbing his foot caused the child to rotate and land facedown, the police report said.
Medical personnel told police that the boy might have a broken nose, a skull fracture and other serious injuries so an investigation into possible child abuse was started.
A nurse told police the infant was foaming at the mouth and going in and out of consciousness when he arrived at the hospital. The baby had bruises and abrasions, the report said.
Geddings’ explanations were inconsistent with the boy’s injuries, police said. The boy was eventually released from the hospital three days later with no serious injuries, the report said.
Geddings’ wife told police she hadn’t been home at the time. She told police she didn’t believe her husband would intentionally harm the child, the report stated.
In a later interview with police, Geddings offered another explanation for the bruises on his son. He told police he was upset with his wife and that he was holding his son on his lap while they were arguing. He said he might have squeezed his son’s legs and arms to the point where bruising and marks were left, the report said.
He also told police that his relationship with his wife was sometimes violent. He admitted to sometimes losing his temper and explained that in previous fits of rage, he hit walls and had broken windows. He said he knows he can lose his temper, the police report said.
He used a doll to show police where he had squeezed his son, and those areas were consistent with where bruises were found, the report stated.
The maximum sentence Geddings could receive on the child endangerment charge is a year in jail and a $2,000 fine. He was released from custody in July after posting $3,000 bail, court records show.
Geddings previously served jail time for other felony convictions in two other cases, court records show.
In 2005, Geddings was accused of stealing tires and rims and pleaded guilty to one count of grand larceny. He was sentenced to a maximum of three years in jail.
He also served jail time in connection with a 2003 case in which he was accused of stealing a car and setting it on fire in the desert. He was first sentenced to probation, but it was later revoked, court records show.
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The mother should have had better judgement of who she entrusts her baby with for one, and for two my feelings about this POS are not printable!
True environprotector, But note the mother brought the child to the hospital and claimed the child fell out of the crib, protecting the boyfriend, She's desperate, he's angry and now the child is dead.
So many times, I see these young girls, break up with the father of their children, and run out for a new lover immediately.
How about spending time with your children for a while. Too many girls desparate for sex, and attention. Sad.
i love his little smirk he has on his face in his photo. He's the reason the death penalty exist. Too bad it probably wont be used.
First off I am related to Addison and I find it sickening that you idiots post this stuff about her mother/family and have NO idea what really happened.
@Environprotector- She didn't know what a monster this man was. So zip it.
@Myforte- She was told Addison fell out of the crib so that is the information she gave the hospital when she took her in, only later did she find out what really happened. She wasn't protecting anyone and if she could get her hands on the monster she'd kill him herself.
@lp- STFU, baby daddy & her split amicably and still loved their baby girl equally. She didn't run off to find a new boyfriend it happened over time not overnight like you suggested. Also Addison's mom was AT SCHOOL trying to better herself for HER DAUGHTER and for you to say she was out having sex and should spend more time with her is BS. She was with her all the time when she wasn't at school trying to get a degree.You have NO idea what a moron you sound like you.
It's SO flippin easy for you morons to comment on things and put others down when you DONT KNOW THEM OR THE SITUATION OR JACK about ANYTHING. Go back to sitting on welfare and mind your own business.
I'd have to agree with you, lp. If for some reason you are no longer with the father (or whatever you scenario is), you should DEFINITELY take some time to be with your kids. Don't be in such a rush to find a surrogate daddy that you make poor choices. The children involved should be your only concern. I speak from personal experience, and I am not being judgmental at all.
@enironprotector: Agreed! What an (unprintable) poor excuse for a man!
If you read the story better you will see she took the baby to the hospital and I imagine HE told her the baby fell from the crib. She wouldn't have known if the injuries were consistant with that type of fall. I'm not standing up for her but reading it right needs to be done before blame is cast. These girls are so afraid they might miss out getting laid, they leave their kids with anyone who will "watch"them just so they can get a piece of a**s. There isn't a man alive I would ever have left my child with for any reason. With any help at all I will be appointed to this bast**d trial.What could a 16 month old baby ever do to irratate someone to the point of hurting it? May he rot in hell for ever.
These mothers or so called mothers leaving kids with men they sleep with is just out of control. If you have not known the guy for at least a few years why would you trust a little baby with them. The mother should be charged with neglect and 2nd degree murder for placing the baby in the care of the killer. What a sick person she was to leave a child alone with this killer. They should both be charged.
I will say that regardless of their personal story, it's a terrible tragedy. My prayers are with the child's mother right now. She must be in so much pain, something that no one who hasn't lost a child, would understand.
I love to spit some beachnut in that dude's eye.
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Attention: YouDontKnow... Her baby was only 16 months old. How naive you are, to think she took her time.
The baby is dead, but you are arguing we are wrong, and you are right. Facts speak for themselves.
It is the most horrible thing to live through to lose a child. I lost my granddaughter because her father was coming down off drugs and laid on her and suffocated her. She was 5 1/2 months old. They did nothing to him. Her mother is a piece of crap druggie who was living in her car with two other kids 4 and 5. No one did anything to help the kids. This mother, even though she may be innocent has to live with this guilt the rest of her life. Lets step back and give her a break until we find out what happened. Like a lot of you I also jumped to conclusions. Sorry for that.
The child fell from a crib not a 2 story window. Serious head injuries, but police say "the severity of the injuries was inconsistent with her explanation" This was a violent attack from a grown man not a bump on the head, from tumbling out of a crib. The man was babysitting, why didn't HE take the baby to the hospital, or call an ambulance ? How much time lapsed before the mother decided to take the baby in
just horrible - i wish everyone involved the best, may this child rest in piece. i'm sure she was a beautiful angel..
@ SassyItalian
I'm praying for the child's father too.
@lp- I KNOW HER and the baby's dad left a couple months after she was born so you honestly don't know anything about the situation, why can't she date but the dad can? Get over it you aren't right and have no idea what she is going through or went through.
@Myforte- She was AT SCHOOL and took her in as soon as she returned home and saw something was wrong. She didn't wait around to see if she got better, she took her to the ER RIGHT AWAY.
@hav1byte- Thank you, losing her is very hard and I hope my family can recover eventually. She'll always be our precious angel.
"She didn't know what a monster this man was. So zip it." Yet she left her child with him anyways...
As a single mother I do know what I am talking about. It sucks, when you cant run around at night. Ya, it sucks to be alone. Ya, it is boring to be young and stuck at home.
But, I did it for elevan years. Now, my son plays football for UNLV, working on HIS degree. Now, I am dating. That is taking your time. Not, leaving a child who can't speak, with your lover.
If the police do not arrest the mother then the prosecutor should have her jailed. This is clearly 2n degree murder. She chose to leave the baby with this animal. No different than throwing a child to a den of wolves to devour. The mother should be charged also! She made the choice to leave this baby with the killer.
I hope this monster rots. I could never imagine what an innocent child could do to deserve this. Prayers to the family & friends who I'm sure are severely heartbroken over the loss.
@ stevphel:
Yes; I see that someone that was close to the baby posted that her dad was still involved. I didn't see that until after I had posted. I should say that prayers are with the entire family.
There was a story a few weeks ago involving an infant death, and both the mom and the boyfriend were arrested. Obviously, the authorities felt there was due cause to arrest the mother as well. This was not the case here. So before people completely bash her mom, they should take other things into consideration, and not jump to conclusions. My previous comment about mothers finding surrogates too quickly was a general statement, not necessarily aimed at this woman.
@jbonello- SHE DIDNT KNOW!!!
@lp- So unwed single mothers can't ever date until their children are grown? That's ridiculous. Just because you have a child doesn't mean you can't have any sort of life at all. She cares about the baby and loved the baby and she lost the baby. She didn't know what a monster he was and if she had she wouldn't have left her only baby with him. End of story. We won't agree on this because I have first hand knowledge of this situation b/c it's my family, we lost our angel and you didn't. We'll agree to disagree. But have some sort of respect for the mother since she did just lose her only child jesus.
Dude! Chill Youdontknowhowitfeels, if you don't like what's said then go somewhere else. Obviously you don't know that much about her and the situation either; so I think the saying "take a long walk on a short, very high, scaffolding" applies here!
@SassyItalian- THANK YOU for encouraging people to stop jumping to conclusions. She isn't in jail because she didn't do anything. She is home in mourning right now not knowing how she's going to continue her life without her daughter. So people need to remember that before they say nasty comments about someone they don't know at all.
@lasvegas2009- You are dumb. She didn't know he would do something like this or should wouldn't have left her with him. Nobody knew this was going to happen and to say she should go to jail is disgusting and idiotic when you don't know all the facts only what is printed in the newspaper.
Date all you want. Get laid all you want. Believe me, no bigger slut than I am. But, guess what, I never left my kids with my lovers. That is the truth!!!
SHAME on you people for arguing here. One fact is known here and one only. A child is dead. Have some respect and take your pointless arguing elsewhere.
So lp: Are your free later tonight?
The mother must have seen a mean side to this man, but ignored it. She should be locked up too!
@rphamblin- The baby was my cousin so yep I do know about the situation and you don't so I have every right to protect my cousin since it's her daughter.
YouDon't Know How It Feels :
I will take this discussion back one step further. Perhaps it's just possible that the two young adults who procreated this child had no business being in that business if they had no prior serious commitment to each other, or any vision of how they would meet that responsibility for life together or any respect for the life changing seriousness that procreating is... Sounds like they were too young and irresponsible. For the sake of argument I will say that it's possible that either one of the parents might have felt committed to the task and let down by the other, which happens all the time. But whatever happened, a baby is dead, and families are devastated. The horrible outcome of a situation which unfortunately is repeated probably daily all over this cruel world.
I think this mother is hurting enough and until we are in the situation and know how it feels to be going through this, then everyone should LEAVE her alone and let her deal with this. My heart and prayers goes out to this family who loved this little girl and I hope they find peace again. We may not do everything everyone else thinks we should, but come on people enough is enough on this mom. LEAVE HER ALONE!!!! Sometimes BAD things happen to good people too!!!! Until you know her personally, BE QUIET!!!!!!!!!!!
"Court records indicate Geddings has also been arrested in connection with the abuse and neglect of his own son. During that trial, Geddings admitted to having a temper. He admitted to having moments of rage, during which he broke a glass window and hit walls"
The mother was completely negligent leaving her baby with this man! She knew his background and decided what she wanted to go off and do was more important than her baby's safety. God only knows what else he was doing to this little one. Poor little thing is probably better off now. Hope this mother doesn't make any more babies - she needs to share the punishment for this.
YouDontKnowHowItFeels,
Since you have the answers, how about explaining how long she knew this man?
Since he was just arrested in December for the abuse and neglect of his own son, maybe you can shed some light on why she would leave her own child with him. Did she even know him then? Because if not, it's not much time to get to know someone before leaving your child with him.
Also, any insight as to why she didn't call 911 from her car? That's what I would do if I thought my child was hurt and I wasn't home.
WOW is right! What a horrible baby killing monster! Sounds like he beat this poor child to death. Tried to kill his own son. "WOW". Mom's need to protect their children, especially when dating. Watch for "red flags"! When I was single mother, I observed how they kept house, treated their mother and their dog. One red flag and no second date!
I don't trust my son to feed my dog, while I'm vacation. I hire a professional sitter. But, these girls leave their babies.
Every week, a different girl in the news for the same thing. Also, where was the family? Why did they not help her with babysitting? Now, they are here defending her. Put, your actions where your mouth is.
Why has Metro not arrested the mother? Neglect at the least 2nd degree murder is what she should be charged with. She will have all the time in the world to attend school while in prison. It will also send a warning to young mothers that the one thing they have to do is never ever take eyes off your child. Arrest the mother!!
Mother needs to be charged, too. Maybe, not the same. But, she should be charged with neglect.
Yep, She is to blame. Live with that Mother, you killed your own daughter with stupidity!
"SHE DIDNT KNOW!!! " Yes, I understand that. You don't seem to understand that SHE SHOULD HAVE KNOWN. You do NOT leave your innocent child with a person you don't know. Ignorance is no excuse for neglecting to keep your child safe.
If the court would of locked this baby killer up right away for beating his own child. It would of bought this baby more time or better yet, a long and happy life!
This just gets worse and worse.
I hope this is a wake up call for the parents and their families.
It's time to get it together.
I agree with lp. Get a hotel room, have your fun. But, keep your home private, and safe for your children.
Amazing how many a-holes come out of the woodwork in the wake of a tragedy.
YouDontKnowHowItFee:
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Please don't concern yourself with the sanctimonious blowhards who post here, as they're just looking for any excuse to try and tell the world how much better they are than everyone else.
Who are the people who are allowing felony child abuse charges to be pled down to a misdemeanor?!?!
Okra, guess what child abuse is a serious matter. Protect the children not the abuser.
Okra: Are you another one of the family members that sat by and let this thing happen?
CHARGE THE MOTHER WITH 2nd DEGREE HOMICIDE!!!
Dash: R U sure she knew his background? So you do a background check on everyone U meet? U sound like you R losing it a bit.
Henderson: Why do you assume she could make calls from her car? Not everyone has the ability to carry a cell phone around or do U think she has a built in phone in her car? You people are really getting carried away with this. Judge not people, hopefully it will all come out and those to blame will be made to pay for this little life gone to early.
environprotector: Words escape me when reading your comment. U sound so holier than thou with your attitude. Everyone is forgetting the subject here. This baby will never graduate from high school or college, she will never get married and have her own children, her family also have lost all that. U R all going off on tangents and pointing fingers. Please remember the object of this discussion. An innocent child is dead at the hands of an adult, regardless of whether her Mother has any responsibility in it or not. If she does, she will be called to answer along with the rotten scum that hurt the baby. Let's not keep making sick accusations but instead keep the mom and family in prayer while they go through the process of funeral arrangements and then trying to go forward with her life. For if she is innocent of any action in the death of her child, how will you feel after being so accusing toward her. I also made a quick accusation before I thought more about it and remembered my baby granddaughter killed by her father.Don't U think she is going through hell right now? Can you imagine thinking over and over about what if?? I can assure you she is blaming herself for not being there, remembering every little detail of when she saw her last. Can any of U cast the first stone?
Probalby not.
Yes, whyamihere, I do assume she has the ability to place a phone call from her car. However, noticed how I posed the question? Recap......
"any insight as to why she didn't call 911 from her car?"
That kind of opens the door for someone to say, "Well, she's one of the few on the planet without a cell phone."
Then my next question would be, "Why, if she thought her daughter was hurt, didn't she call 911 from work before she left?"
I'm sorry you seem to have a problem with valid questions. That's too bad for you.
Or ask him to call 911 when she was notified of the accident?
Whayamihere, you are the stupidest person, I have ever heard. Yes, I can cast the last stone. I was a single parent. I know it is tough. But, you dont leave your infant with your boyfriend. My daughter is now a single parent. I help her with her kids. I have talked to her about the importance of child safety.
Is she in hell? She needs to be.
whyamihere....
There can be no denying that there was some bad judgement happening here. Don't blame environprotector for stating the obvious.
Mark is right! Good parents make sacrifices. I was a single parent also. I dated when she was little, but I never introduced my boyfriends to her or allowed them into our home. It was our sanctuary and noone else's. Good parents make those sacrifices. It's our responsibility to protect our children, and that means protecting them from strangers, predators, and abusers.
He had no business being alone with that child. She allowed this to happen.
whyamihere: Are you just trying to cover your own guilt from the story you presented here? Why didnt you protect that baby in your family?
" I lost my granddaughter because her father was coming down off drugs and laid on her and suffocated her.(So you knew he was an addict and did not remove the baby?) She was 5 1/2 months old. They did nothing to him. Her mother is a piece of crap druggie who was living in her car with two other kids 4 and 5. No one did anything to help the kids."
(So again you did nothing??)
"Evil is what happens when good people fail to act"
Go deal with your guilt somewhere other than this forum!
No Las Vegas 2009, I'm not related, nor am I making excuses for the abuser. But the way you self appointed Nancy Graces jump to conclusions makes me want to vomit.
While you are all second guessing and arm chair quarterbacking this woman lost her child. Give it a break already.
Why are all of you so willing to judge this woman? Do any of you know her? I don't but for the life of me I can't understand how you are so willing to put her behind bars for something you don't have all the facts about.
People sometimes make mistakes in judgement, especially when it comes to relationships. 99.9% are just learning experiences, and are not deadly.
I cannot imagine how any of you can be so quick to decide the fate of this poor woman. I guarantee if the police thought she had any involvement in this, she'd be in jail right now.
Where is your compassion? If you can't handle that, how about at least a little common courtesty.
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Jump to conclusions?
It is stupid for any mother to leave her child in the care of her boyfriend. I can think of few exceptions to this rule.
How many babies need to die because stupid women won't stop leaving them with abusive boyfriends?
CUT IT OUT!
Whyamihere - Are you ignorant or just trying to get a rise? How many times do we need to hear about a boyfriend killing a baby before women begin to wise up and start protecting their children??
And even if this woman didn't know about his record (which would indicate that she REALLY knew nothing about him), I'm sure she saw some agression and abuse with how he treated her or others that might tip her off to the fact that maybe she shouldn't leave her baby with him.
Okra you call us A-holes for being outraged at the clear stupidity of a woman who decided to hook up with AND allow this man who previously was charged with abusing his own child AND admitting to having physical rage and anger issues to babysit her child ? You see the outcome of that. Should we all just sit around and post how sorry we are that this had to happen without venting our own anger, at the idea that this man was let free the first time around ? And that the mother had noooo idea what kind of person he was, before she hooked up with him, or any clues as to how violent and evil he was/is ? A little late for that huh ?
Henderson: I do assume she has the ability to place a phone call from her car. Why would you assume that?
However, noticed how I posed the question? Recap......
"any insight as to why she didn't call 911 from her car?"
Who on the board would have the answer to that?
That kind of opens the door for someone to say, "Well, she's one of the few on the planet without a cell phone."
Because she does not have a cell phone, if that's the case, then that makes her guilty of child neglect? Not a very good assumption.
Then my next question would be, "Why, if she thought her daughter was hurt, didn't she call 911 from work before she left?"
If someone called you and said your child was hurt, would you automatically assume it was intentional or an accident. Call an ambulance maybe but 911? I don't think so.
As bad as it is, she is 19. Sadly she has a lot to learn. Yes, we all agree she probably shouldn't have a baby but she did. Yes, she shouldn't leave her baby with anyone other than family, if they are trust worthy. We don't know what kind of family she comes from, perhaps none of them were capable of caring for this child. She obviously felt he would watch her, I'm sure she didn't think he'd kill her for Heavens sake. She was very young when she had her child and yes, some people are wonderful Mothers at that age. She was obviously trying to do better. Unfortunately its to late for Addison.
No, I don't have a problem with valid questions as long as they are sensible and are productive toward the subject and not just making silly statements that are just bashing someone you don't even know did anything. Have you ever lost a baby at someone else hands? I think not. Have you ever looked at a baby laying in a casket never be seen or touched again? No you probably never have. Too bad for you.
@GeezeLouise, we are not armchair quarterbacks. We are good parents who are tired of hearing every week, about another child being abused, by the parent's lover.
@Whyamihere, do you really want us to believe she is the only person in Las Vegas, without a phone?
Shattered skull? I am pretty sure, the guy knew this child needed 911, immediately.
@Whyamihere you are the one posting irrelavant comments.
The child is dead from a fractured skull. I am pretty sure she was unconscious immediately. What did they need to think about, before calling 911?
The reason I never lost a child to someone, is becuase I use common sense. Try it sometime.
U SICK SOB,How dare you assume I have any guilt over what my son-in-law did. I don't even live in the same state and had no idea what was going on. Perhaps someday you will have the same thing or worse happen to you and hopefully I will hear about it. As far as casting the stone, its the "FIRST STONE" not the "LAST STONE", And you call me stupid? Boy there are some holier than thou guilty women on here aren't there?
answers for whyamihere,
Q: "Why would you assume that?"
A: Because most people do have cell phones, do you not agree? I don't know anyone that does not have a cell phone and I'll bet a million dollars she had one too. I just polled everyone in my office and not one person in this building doesn't have a cell phone.
Q: Because she does not have a cell phone, if that's the case, then that makes her guilty of child neglect?
A: No, not having a cell phone doesn't make you guilty of child neglect. How do you even attribute that to me, I never said that. Leaving your child with a boyfriend with a history of abusing children however does make one guilty of child neglect.
Q: If someone called you and said your child was hurt, would you automatically assume it was intentional or an accident. Call an ambulance maybe but 911?
A: Yes, I would have called 911. I have been in that same situation when my daughter (13 at the time)accidentally cut herself washing dishes while home alone. I was at least 20 minutes from home, and I called 911 because I had no idea how to assess the injury. What if I didn't call 911 and she bled to death before I got there? It was not a chance I was willing to take. So yes....I would have, and I did call 911.
Any more questions?
whyamihere: You should keep you and your family business out of the forums unless you want comments on them! Why oh Why would you ever tell us about your drug addicted son in law killing a baby? That is the kind of family business you should be ashamed about not on-line spouting about! Oh and good job raising your kid she sounds like a real winner your quote: "Her mother is a piece of crap druggie who was living in her car with two other kids 4 and 5" You must be so proud of the gift you gave to the world.
Maybe if you would have raised her right you would have nothing to be online spouting about.
Can't wait to hear about the rest of your "dirt bag" family members......keep em coming! LOL!
as a general rule...stay away from anyone that goes with the "chin beard with no moustache" look.
Maybe this time the stupid judge will actually put this loser in prison. It baffles me that you could be charged with abuse and neglect, and still walk around free.
Amazingly stupid judges we have sometimes.
@ whyamihere: Hope you saved the 4 and 5 year olds that was living in the car with the druggie mom! Otherwise you should be ridden with guilt! Woulda, coulda, shoulda.....Shame on you!
I see no cause to arrest the mother here. If you arrest her for negligence then arrest the original father too for not checking on who the mother of his child was using for a babysitter. From what the story says this was all caused by a guy who police have reason to believe was responsible for the death of this child. It is on him and him alone.
All this monday morning quarterbacking doesn't change the current reality.
Oh O.K. I guess my comment was removed for name calling, but comment remover what name do you have for this creep?
"All this monday morning quarterbacking doesn't change the current reality."
It doesn't, but perhaps it will get some people thinking about the future, and acting more responsibly!
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Maybe the Mother will be happy, now. Free time for more boyfriends.
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dicequay,
I don't know if you're male or female, but if I would have let my daughter go to her father's house, and something like this happened while she was there....I would consider him responsible.
Parents, moms and dads, are responsible for the safety of their children. That's the job!
Yeah he would be responsible he was the one there that is my point. When this Geddings guy said yeah I'll watch your kid he took the responsibility of that child. That is why he should be the only one on trial.
dicequay, so a mother is not responsible for making sure that the person she leaves her child with is safe?
Yes, the boyfriend is the one who actually killed the child, but the mother chose to put the child in the care of this man. And judging from his history she probably knew she was putting her child in danger. She probably hoped he wouldn't hurt her, but he did. The mother made a poor, selfish, negligent choice and she should have to pay the consequences at least for that.
dicequay,
So according to your logic, if I left my kid with someone that I know is a pedophile, I am not guilty when she gets molested.
That's really stupid. You sound very ignorant.
sickening. may he rot in hell.
Yeah and you all have proof that she knew everything about this guy right? Because I remember reading in the article that she knew about this guys past history it's all documented or are you assuming like you have been throughout this entire discussion.
dicequay,
I am assuming that stupid women need to quit leaving their children with their boyfriends. PERIOD! This happens all the time.
That's what I'm saying.
henderson,
No, I would venture to guess that this happens less than 1% of the time. That is why it is in the news. We just don't hear about all the good boyfriends that do an excellent job of watching their girlfriends kids.
Under your logic no woman can ever leave a kid with her boyfriend which makes no sense at all.
This could be "shaken infant death syndrome." There is such a thing; and no, it's not an excuse. I had some friends who lost their first child when a daycare person shook their child violently; it was worse than just shaking, but I won't get into the details. Suffice it to say, some people cannot handle it when a baby won't stop crying, and they will shake or even sometimes beat the child's head against something to get it to stop. The bottom line, as many people are suggesting, is that you need to know about the people with whom you are entrusting your child. You need to see them interact with your child, particularly when you child is acting at its worst. It's possible this guy was wonderful with the infant in good times, and the mother trusted only that. My condolences to her, and yes, I hope they fry the bastard.
dicequay, the fact that it happens at ALL should be an eye-opener to single mothers! It doesn't matter if it's 1% or 20% .. a parent should be very careful who they leave their children with. Period!
This man abused his infant son and most likely was abusing this little girl and her mother all along. This kind of rage doesn't come out of nowhere. The difference is the mother could get out, the little girl was helpless and the mom left her there to fend for herself.
No doubt there's much more to this story than the obvious, but bottom line is the mother put her baby in the hands of a violent man and he killed her.
You heard me right!
Women shouldn't be leaving their children with boyfriends...especially if those children are too young to speak or call for help.
She also could have gone to accessclarkcounty.com to see her boyfriends previous child abuse charges.
She was negligent in leaving her child with this man.
I am disgusted with the defenders on this blog. I was sexually abused, and beaten by my stepfather for years. I told my Mother. She did not want to leave him. So, I was ignored. I ran away from home at 15 years old.
Many of the runaways I met had suffered the same. Later in life, in therapy, I met many people from many walks of life that suffered the same. I happens more than people know.
well dicequay, you are defending this woman for NOT possibly knowing his background before she decided to hook up and let him watch the baby, Ok, that's definitely plausible, if that was the case in this matter, She made the grave error not bothering to get to know him a little better before deciding to make him baby daddy replacement of the day. It's hard to believe that there weren't some telling signs of not just his treatment ( lack of patience ) towards children, but also his anger issues. No warnings from friends, family members etc ? .
What's wrong with this picture- he steals tires and rims and gets 3 years in prison.
He ENDANGERS a child and might get 1 year.
It's right there in the article- 4th paragraph from the bottom.
WHY IS A CRIME AGAINST PROPERTY PUNISHED MORE THAN CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN???
Sick in so many ways...
"Medical personnel told police that the boy might have a broken nose, a skull fracture and other serious injuries ... initially charged with felony child abuse before pleading guilty to the reduced charge of child endangerment"
There's something so wrong with our legal system. The guy broke his infant son's nose, fractured his skull, along with other serious injuries, and they let him plead down so he MIGHT get 1 year in jail. You're right paulramos831 - the punishment doesn't quite fit the crime. Stealing tires/beating babies ... hmm which one should be connected to the more severe sentence?
You don't know.... you stick up for the mother and claim 'she didn't know'... well answer this- how long did this mother know this man at all before leaving him alone with her baby- how in the world do you trust someone you barely know with your child - considering the baby was only 16 months old I would say that even if she knew him from day one (which I doubt) that is NOT enough time to leave your child alone with him. Too many unmarried mothers jump into relationship very quickly without giving any thought to the safety of their children - all these 'mothers' (using term loosely) think about is 'being in a relationship with a man'..... the girls have babies when they are barely an adult themselves and while their mind is still in the 'teenager' mode.... last thing on their mind (really) is being a GOOD mother....maybe next time she'll wait till she's older, married and settled before having another child - one can only hope.
I blame the DA and the prosecuters for this crime. If you are mad like me. Call them, write them. Arguing on this blog, will do nothing.
Ask the DA, "Why was this crime plead down?"
She did make a mistake, just like every one of us has. Who can tell me that you have never went five miles over the speed limit, or got too close to the wrong person? The only difference is that you got lucky. She didn't. She'll carry that guilt with her until the day she dies. Long after you have forgotten.
The only one that should be blamed for this is the man that raised his hand to a child. The man that knew exactly what he was doing. This isn't about pointing fingers or what-ifs. This is about an innocent life that was stolen. A family that will never again be complete. A mother and father that will live the rest of their lives with holes in their hearts, and an evil man that will go to sleep at night knowing that HIS baby is still alive.
So the 'baby daddy'(egad I HATE that term)....so starting again I will say - So, the CHILDS FATHER dates.... so this means the childs mother (term loosely again) is entitled to use POOR JUDGEMENT and make STUPID DECISIONS all the while putting the child at risk?? That's a very childish mindset and certainly not the mindset of a MATURE person who is both EMOTIONALLY and INTELLECTUALLY ready to be a mother (or even a father)... It's just a shame this person didn't choose instead to have the child and then put her up for adoption to a stable, loving, emotionally and intellectually ready 2 PARENT HOME. Just the fact that this little girls father was referred to as a 'baby daddy'... shows just how immature both parties responsible for creating her are. Yes, the 'mother' of this little girl SHOULD be held accountable for leaving a child too young to even speak for themselves with this monster who killed her. Why in the world would ANY parent leave a child who can't even speak up to tell them IF they are being abused or molested with some 'guy' or even with some 'girl' they are 'hooked up with'.... If things don't work out between the mother and father of the child then whichever parent takes custody MUST be prepared to put their own wants/needs on 'hold' until the child is no longer a child but rather until they reach adulthood - then and ONLY then does it become the custodial parents 'turn' at life. Tough sacrifice but one that must definitely be made... so think twice before you decide to have sex outside of marriage....
Say what you will... innocent children are murdered everyday because of dead beats like this. The mother of the little girl is barely 19 years old, and 100% irresponsible. Take a look at the girls facebook page and you tell me that you think this young girl really cared who she left that baby girl with. Give me a break. I am a young mother, but when your a mother you need to always know who you leave your children with! The girl knew he hurt his newborn, there are no excuses for is he abused a newborn why did she think that wouldn't happen to her? Oh that's right because she's a young immature mother. I hope Cody Geddings get's what he deserves in prison or on the streets. You better believe someone will take care of him, and this mother well she is already dealing with what she has done now.
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@withopeneyes how do you compare going five miles over the speed limit, with killing a baby, or neglecting your child? I am starting to worry for your children, now.
@Amother thank you for exposing this fraud who calles herself a mother. She is sad she lost her man toy, not for the loss of her child. That I am sure of.
Kids aren't just abused by their parents lovers. They are regularly abused by their parents. Or their soccer coach, or their teacher, or their daycare workers.
I suggest we just blame every woman that has a child for not protecting that child. We all know at some time in their lives they are going to get hurt by something.
Or, maybe we should all give our kids to henderson to raise, since he has all the answers.
@lp How do YOU not understand the comparison? Her mistake was simple, until Cody Geddings made it a tragedy.
so sad that family members defend a violent criminal. This is usually the end result when family members defend and make excuses for a child...the child grows up to be a irresponsible and unproductive adult. this guy is no angel and can't get his stories straight. lets hope neither of these families have any more children-he should rot in prison with the hells angels...they'll take care of him once they learn his track record with kids-they wont be sympathetic to his excuses and various stories.
I wonder what would happen if Child abusers were required to register like sex offenders!
it's claimed that the mother didn't know what her boyfriend was capable of. i call bs. because henderson is a small town and everyone knows everything about everyone. she didnt wonder why he wasnt allowed to see his own son or why him and his wife were getting a divorce. there's no way she didn't know about his tendencies. what was he going to tell her if he got sentenced to jail in may? "oh i have to go to jail but im not telling you why." no. and nobody said the mother couldnt date like the dad, they said that she needs to be responsible and worry about her child like the dad. personally this man wait let me correct myself, this monster deserves more than hes getting. release him into general population im sure the other criminals would teach him not to beat children. but in the end my prayers go out to the father and his family because this is a horrific disaster that could have been avioded if people were responsible for the lives they bring into this world and really cared and made sure their child was safe even when they were in the care of another.
Very well said, turbo09!
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For the love of God, Start putting these people to death already!
@geezelouise and @witheyesopen what is wrong with your minds? It is NOT ok that she left her child with someone with a violent past.
You cant compare sending your child, to school, with leaving a baby with a person who has a criminal record, just becuase he tickles your toes, in bed. Not the same thing.
Leaving your child with a repeat offender is not a simple mistake. I am very concerned for your children, if you can't understand that.
This young women's only crime is that she trusted her boy friend, there are no laws that say that if you leave your child with a baby sitter, and the baby sitter kills the child, then you are guilty of murder. This is a very sad story, this mother is probably in more pain than any of us can know. The man who took this innocents child life is guilty, not the mother, she used poor judgment by leaving her baby with a monster, may God show mercy to this mother, her baby is already in heaven, The killer will be severely punished.
May that PoS rot in hell.
A baby dies. A young guy with a colorful background and not the birth father, and all of you have reached your verdict and erecting the gallows. Even one commenter going as far as saying he deserves the death sentence because they didn't like his smirk.
You all need to see the film about Alan Yurko called 'Vaccine Nation' by Gary Null, available online. Some 'hot batch' vaccines can cause severe vitamin c depletion resulting in brain bleeding and weakened bones that will fracture with the slightest pressure. This can be easily established but almost never is because the voice of reason can seldom be heard over the din of the sanctimonious mob baying for vengeance.
It is a sad and horrible tragedy that an innocent child had to suffer-No one said this woman couldnt date but I find it weird that the baby is being babysat by a guy in the first place- I mean really, who does that now days? so ridiculous.... guess the mother lives under a rock and just simply didnt know that you shouldnt leave your baby with just anyone...and one of the relatives wrote "she didnt know what a monster this man was".THATS NOT TOO OBVIOUS! and who needs a background check really? How about this loving family of the mother, helping out to take care of the little baby that is now gone? She wouldnt of had to do a background check on her own family....common freakin silly sense!
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Good thing the sperm donor couldn't be bothered to marry the mother of his child, since I'm sure this homicide would have happened if his daughter was being raised in an intact family unit.
Bet he's feeling pretty good right about now, what with about having been there as a married father to protect his daughter like a real man would.
(Of course, we wouldn't want to be "judgy" about unwed motherhood, since, you know, everything is equal, there's no such thing as better or worse, and who are we to say what comprises a "family"?!
Boy, thank goodness for the social wisdom of tv characters like Murphy Brown to set the rest of us
"judgmental" people straight about how maybe raising a kid in an unmarried household isn't the wisest course.)
Then we have "mom", who, apparently, is so desperate to have a "male member" in her life that not only is she willing to overlook the fact that her shack-up honey is a violent felon that likes to beat up infants, she leaves her own infant-you know, the helpless one she gave birth to who relies on her for safety and protection-with this beast.
Nice! Of course, I woudnt want to judge because who, after all, is to say that an intact family would have been better for the baby than this wonderfully unique arrangement?
Oh, but that's riiiight. The baby's DEAD now, so I guess no one has to worry about doing any judging anymore, do they?
Thanks, 60's Baby boomers! It's YOUR lax social and amoral attitudes that have infected this country by destroying the notion of societal shame being a positive force, such that unwed motherhood is accepted and no ones allowed to criticize "lifestyle choices".
Really seems to be have worked out well for this baby, wouldn't you say? But at least no one's "prudish" anymore, and really, when you think about it, isn't that the most important thing?
Yea Las Vegas! What a great bunch of citizens we have here!
Let this be a lesson to all young single mothers. Don't leave your children with someone you don't know well enough. A family member or licensed professional caregiver is the way to go. Sorry for your loss young mother, and keep on track with your education, and stay away from the losers.
If there is ever a case for the death penalty, this definitely is it. What a loser.
I wonder if his Mom & Dad thinks "He is such a good Boy"?
Hanging is too good for him.
@ Turbo09 - TOTALLY agree! Also, what is she doing with a married man anyway??
"sperm donor couldn't be bothered" really somebody is going to try to blame this on the fact that the girls parents weren't married. You must live on the dark ages where people married simply because they have a child. They aren't married because they obviously don't work as a couple and aren't in love anymore buy that doesn't change their love for the little girl. And even of they were married it could have still happened like I said earlier Henderson is really a small town and that monster could have been around as a friend and done this.
No the "Monster" is still married to someone else. My question was WHY was the baby girl's mother living with a married man whose wife is expecting their SECOND child??
"Let this be a lesson to all young single mothers..."
Dude, stfu already. Extremely doubtful that anyone needs Barney Fife to explain this situation.
The birth father has a criminal history with some violence as well and was acquainted with the boyfriend in the past.
Small town, you know?
As a single mother of five and always making it on my own, I was able to still finish high school and college without endangering any of my children. YES, you are suppose to check into anyone that is going to spend time with your children. Just google them, most of their history comes up. And YES, she did know his history, she knew he was married and his wife was pregnant and she knew of his previous charge against his own child, SHE KNEW....awww but love it blind, RIGHT? When Fathers and Grandfathers are now molesting and killing their own children and grand children, why would you think a man off the street would be safe for your kids to be around????? WHY????? He even admits he is violent and she knew it, she just wanted to be with a bad ass, well the bad ass paid off didn't he? RIP Addison, you are God's Angel!
Right on, Okra and angryparent.
Losers all around and who suffers? The children. This so-called mother should have her tubes tied. She has one child and pregnant w/another from the husband she is divorcing. Now, she's hooked up with this loser. Hey women out there, get some responsibility BEFORE you bring a child in to this world. P.S. whatever happend to birth control?
Even the profile on his dating page says he is impatient.
Scary stuff.
I'm sure he'll learn some patience in prison.
He'll also learn that you don't beat a child.
I feel like all of you are judging the poor mother and this poor family who just lost their babygirl. You have no idea what they are going through right now and yes alhtough it is a mistake, one she will live with for the rest of her life all that family needs is support. Who are you to judge her? Do you even know what it feels like to lose a child? You can't put 1% of the guilt she is already putting on herself. Sure you can sit back and judge thats easy could you even imagine your life falling apart like theirs is right now. You dont have a clue as to how their feeling and if you dont intend to be supportive shut your freakin mouth. GROW UP! Its him you should be mad at! Hes a pig and hell get what he deserves in prison. Regardless of your pointless opinion this baby is dead and instead of losing focus on that aspect why dont you show your respect for HER. Lay off the family you dont know what that man told her you dont have the slightest clue as to the bs he might have fed her. Shes dealing with plenty as it is and this poor babygirl lost her life because of HIM so all of you who feel satisified with chastising her whats the true point? She knows she screwed up she lost her babygirl isnt that enough? Lay off of her and this freakin poor family no one needs your bs judgemental opinons.
I am part of this family and I know that each and every person (personally) involved is hurting.. This entire situation is unfair and unbelievable, who does this kind of crap to a child... I must agree, being a single parent myself, that you DO NOT just let ANY man into your life, your first priority is to protect your child.. I am well aware that you can not believe everything you read or what you see on t.v. YOUDONTKNOWHOWIFEEL, I can not express my sorrow enough to both sides of her family.. We are all hurting as well, we will hear horrible things until the trial is over.... I know that there are no words to console your broken heart but keep in mind our hearts are broken as well, I pray for both sides and hope that we will all know the the answers we seek..
leavethefamilyalone,
Make no mistake about it, that baby was placed in danger. It's not like someone broke into her home and kidnapped her. That baby was placed in danger by the person most responsible for her well-being.
"why dont you show your respect for HER?"
What has she done to earn respect? Anyone can leave their baby with a baby-killer. As far as I can see she doesn't deserve respect. She should feel guilty for the rest of her life. I know I would.
I think that's what people need to hear.
That she KNOWS she screwed up.
That she take responsibility for the situation that led up to the murder.
You cant blame people for voicing their opinions.
This HURT people. Alot of people. Strangers even.
And where was the father through all of this?
Did he contribute to childcare costs? He knew what this guy is like, they were buddies once.
The thing is most of you posting these things know nothing about the mother the family or this poor babygirl. I did. Trust me the mother knows she made a mistake. It's not like she planned this to happen. Some people are so manipulative and such liars its inevitable to belive him. Yes she screwed up but she lost her baby and none of you judgemental people are solving anything?
Henderson: I was not talking about giving the mother respect I was talking about the babygirl Addison. She lost her life this shouldnt be about anyone but her.
Look you guys, you can't blame the mother on anything. Yes she was young, but that doesn't mean she deserved to have a child. I'm younger than her and have two. So saying she didn't deserve her own daughter, is just messed up for you all to assume that. She didn't know that the man was capable to harm a child. Just like I didn't know the father of my son was capable of harming my son because he was interupting his game. Yes I left him, but this was the first time this man showed any harm towards Addison so no, the mother didn't know of it. And when you see something is wrong with your child your first reaction isnt to call 911, Its to drive yourself to the hospital to get your child in the right care. I personally am not patient enough to watch on emergancy help to get to my house if something serious happen to my kids. So you all just need to leave it. A baby girl is gone, he should get the death penalty and the mother is going to need help to go on with her life. We can't sit and judge without knowing the facts. But you all are so inorant that you believe we all know everything. But honestly we don't. Its disgusting how you guys are being towards the mother.
cryptic_works: I COMPLETELY agree 100%! I see more hatred towards the mother than her MURDERER!!!! What in the hell is wrong with people these days. The world is filled with judgemntal people who know nothing of the circumstances and your right it is disgusting.
Are you people serious???
There are a million opinions, we know the public is entitled to theirs and we get it, ok, we get it.
Throwing stones or arguing is just not the way to deal with this. Half of the garbage on here is people throwing stones about things that do not have ANYTHING to do with Addison's story... We are dealing with enough, we know there are a lot of people upset but arguing here is not the answer. Both sides of her family are hurting, please respect that and do not throw stones.
Arguing here is probably the least hurtful for the family. All they have to do is not read the blog. That's the price you pay for being in the news....people talk about it.
Quit reading the comments if you don't like it but I think most of us here are sick and tired of irresponsible parents putting their children in dangerous situations.
It happens all the time...people are pissed and rightfully so!
Get over yourselves...shouldn't you be grieving?
Hey everyone clean your own doorsteps before you start cleaning these families doorstep they know how to use the same broom you do. God be with these families in the time of need. Addison is safe now and will never have to hurt or feel sorrow, wrap your arms Jamie and the family give them the comfort that they need.
@ henderson - Have to agree with you my friend! That's the price of being in the news and the fact that a BABY has lost her life makes it all the more sensitive and hot topic. People ARE mad as they should be! She absolutely knew of his temper and of his abuse of his own infant son. AND YES! I HAVE lost a child. Thankfully not to a monster but I DO know what it feels like!
LISTEN NARCISSA,
Stop running your damn mouth, do you live in the stone age? I am a single Mom, I had every intention of marrying her father but it did not work out... He did protect the child you have no idea what you are talking about, you do not know everything. If you are the freakin' expert and know all about this case, why didn't you protect our little Angel. Leave these families alone, we have enough guilt because we were living our lives (as normal) and let this situation slip through our fingers. We were there every moment (at UMC) we saw her, we saw the injuries.. We are feeling the pain we have to bury her. Leave our families alone, take it out on Geddings not us, not ADDISON.
It's really ironic how defensive the family is, if they really are the family.
I say that because I have a grandson almost exactly Addison's age and I have to say, if this story were about my family I don't know if I could ever forgive my daughter.
As it is I am constantly reminding her of the dangers in the world and how she can't be too careful.
If she ever let something like this happen to my angel I would never forgive her.
Actually, we know a lot about the mother. We know her age (in the new article), we know she had a baby with a man she was not totally committed to (because if there was a true commitment the father would have been the one babysitting, not her new boyfriend), we know she left her young child with a man she hardly knew (this was directly from her own family, don't try to say that's not accurate now!)
I believe the mother is upset about this, I believe she is hurting, I also believe she did not want this to happen.... That said, I also believe that people that get into car accidents because they were speeding weren't trying to get into an accident... That does not mean that they are not partially or fully to blame for the accident!
We don't live in a world where good intentions make it acceptable for people to make a bad decision. And the mother here made a bad decision. It's such a shame that her bad decision will likely haunt her and many others for the rest of their lives.
CORRECTION,,,,
I planned on marrying the father of my daughter... I am a member of this family, and I read these things as a sort of therapy, I just think that some of these comments are extremely hurtful especially coming from people who have no idea what all of us went through and are still going through. I understand your ANGER, hell we are all angry, we all want answers and we are all unable to cope, we have not even baried her yet and you guys are already ripping the focus off her and pointing fingers, we did not ask this to be out there but, I myself, believe it is important to be out.. This type of thing happens WAY to often and we need to stop it.
Some people are so ignorant. It's funny how far people get off the entire reason for this outrage. THIS MAN killed a babygirl named Addison. These coments do not say insert your story here. For all of you even trying to understand were the family is coming from its greatly appreciated. Its an outrage to everyone but for those of you simply talking crap with no real point i think your pathetic. Why wouldn't your family defend you? Your family is your support system and some of these comments are getting so ridiculous and insensitive. I sware people are heartless. You people disgust me. We live in a world full of judgemental people who feel the need to rip others down for their own satisfaction. Its sad it really is. RIP babygirl ... beautiful cinderella
"THIS MAN killed a babygirl named Addison"
Yes, the poor defenseless baby was left alone with him.
"Why wouldn't your family defend you? Your family is your support system"
Exactly, so who was defending that poor baby girl? Where was her support system when her mother (her primary support system) left her alone with a child abuser?
You people are sickening!!! A baby girl has been taken from us, from her family. It doesn't help the situation, doesn't bring her back or any child that has gone through this. Stop the fighting, we as a country as a human race should be offering to help each other, be praying for each other. Not fighting about this or hurling insults or judgements. What this man did was horrifically wrong, save your anger for people like him instead of bickering about it. We all know people like this and you can make a difference by saying something if you know someone who is abusing another person or who is being abused.... ABUSE IS WRONG.......
Jbonello,
Agreed, trust me, I have a million questions. I am family and I want to get to the end of this tragic highway.. I want to know what happened I do not care who is to blame I just want whomever is guilty to pay. They need to pay for what happened to her.. I miss her, I love her...
I am honestly baffled by the amount of comments on here that are pointing blame at one person or another. It seems to me that there are far too many people on here that are ASSUMING things about this situation. I have read every article I can find about this specific topic, have gathered as much information as I can. Yet, with all the information I have read, I don't even almost have enough information to even consider trying to cast blame at the mother or her family. Have we forgotten who the "bad guy" is here? Have we forgotten the precious baby girl that was hurt here? Let this family have some peace here, which is not going to be easy. I have prayed every chance I get for ALL of the family members involved here. (Dad, Mom, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins...all of these people are in immense pain!) I wish more people would try to be empathetic here. (Not for the killer, of course) Some of you people are ready to "fry" the Mom after reading some articles on this topic, you are picking apart quotes, etc. Lets be realistic, there is a LOT of missing information here!
glass,
For God sakes, even if she JUST HAD to leave her child with him....anyone could have checked out this fools child abuse record online. I think that would be the very least a mother could do before leaving her child with someone.
Henderson, "For God Sakes", are we forgetting the main point here? An innocent child has died at the hands of a monster.
I find it interesting that the "family" members are all "single" parents themselves? Sounds like there is an underlying issue with a lack of family values that's a root cause of this tragedy.
The bottom line is that 1) the mother shouldn't have had a child when she wasn't in a committed relationship; 2) since she did anyway, she should have committed her time and devotion to raising that child (no, she shouldn't date when the child is only 16 months old - she needs to take responsibility for her actions!); 3) leaving her child with a stranger (this is giving her the benefit of the doubt that she didn't know this man's background as other family members attest to) was extremely irresponsible; and 4) her actions have consequences, and, unfortunately, this is it.
I think it's time for these young girls to start seriously considering adoption. A safe and healthy life with parents who actually "want" to raise these children is certainly better than what this child had to endure.
"Court records indicate Geddings has also been arrested in connection with the abuse and neglect of his own son."
People like this should not be allowed within 100 feet of ANY CHILDREN.
And the penalty for the previous abuse? Shameful..
"Geddings is set to be sentenced May 5 on a gross misdemeanor count of child endangerment. He was initially charged with felony child abuse before pleading guilty to the reduced charge of child endangerment, district court records show."
"The maximum sentence Geddings could receive on the child endangerment charge is a year in jail and a $2,000 fine. He was released from custody in July after posting $3,000 bail, court records show."
As far as I'm concerned... this death is on the District Attorney's hands for letting a career criminal get away with a slap on the wrist the first time his abusive behavior came up.
Seriously....we all have opinions or whatever and people are pissed off. But the facts are the facts. The mother left the baby with a creep, he killed the baby, he will do time even though he should die...like now....but you cant un-ring a bell.whats done is done, the mother will be disturbed forever and we will see it all again with another family...........unfortunately....and the beat goes on and on and on and on and on!
My stomach turns everytime I read a tragic article about a defenseless child, person or animal victimized over a senseless abuse or death by another person.
This 24 year old clown is totally weak, and the repeat offender that he is will make matters worse for him when he starts to serve prison time.
No inmate locked up in prison likes chesters, and what's worse than being labeled as a chester ...is being labeled a child abuser and a child killer....
There better not be a reduced sentence in this case, now thanks to the court system this little girl does not have a chance to live a full life.
My heart goes out to the mother and may your daughter rest in peace.
It's funny how people want to say things that they know nothing about. People need to get a life and mind their own business. I'm related to addison and her mother; they are my cousins. People have no life but to judge other people based on what they read. What about the truth and the facts??? It's also funny how people claim that the mother "knew" he was a killer and abuser; but how would you possibly know if she knew if you dont even know the mother???? STOP MAKING ASSUMPTIONS AND JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS WHEN YOU DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT WHAT YOU'RE TALKING BOUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't believe the ignorance and cruelty of these comments. An innocent helpless beautiful life was lost, show some respect. Until you have been in their shoes, you have no right. I am a mother and I could never imagine the pain of losing a child. Lashing out and attacking Addison's mother isn't going to bring her back.
There are 2 people that know the real truth about what happened on that fateful day. Addison, who was taken away to soon and is now an Angel among us, and Mr. Gedding who will now have to carry the burden guilt from that day the rest of his life whether it was an accident or intentional.
His family seems willing to admit that he has a known violent temper and if the allegations of prior child abuse and neglect(according to his family)are true, then I feel the babies mother and his family had a moral obligation to warn Jaime. Especially knowing that she had a small child. If this had been done, maybe Addison would still be here. We can speculate forever, but it wont bring her back.
Regardless of personal opinion, the outcome is the same. An innocent life was lost. Please have some respect and allow these families to grieve and cope. Until you have walked in their shoes, dont judge.
Rest In Peace Addison
An absolute tragedy. But, when you have a child, you no longer are first. Your life revolves around your child, because it totally depends on you.
mz,
I think we know enough. She left her kid with her boyfriend. Enough said. We've seen this scenario a million times.
Wow, I'm amazed at how many people really don't have a life and try to get in on any drama. Bless this family God, no matter what, they are grieving with hearts broken to pieces. Shame on you drama hunters, arguing back & forth, off the topic. Perhaps get involved with child abuse advocacy groups and do something positive in the wake of this tragedy!
My heart goes out to that little girl in Heaven.
Her family failed her.
damn las vegas do you feel better? you spewed your angry, nasty comments at someone you don't know without knowing all the facts. a person lost their child, f&^%$! sympathy, f#$%! compassion for your fellow man, dump , dump, dump, on the mother. feel better now about your miserable lives? karma is a bitch and I see from the nasty comments none of you are scared. remember your awful comments about a stranger when you lose that loved one. in fact I know you are already feeling the bite of a terrible life why else spew such nasty comments, oh right because its anonymous!
Dear Addison:
I am so sorry for all your pain and suffering in this world, were it possible that you could have grow up in a happier life makes me hopeful of the many Addisons in this world and in our country. There are many children in this world who will live a life deprived of a warm meal daily or without the cloths to keep them warm at might unable to sleep safely in a home. Addison your impact on those around you is profound, as is the testament of all the posts about your concern, your innocents was lost without justification, your contributions to us as a people will forever remain unknown.
Now then, the transfer of blame is a waste of time and without merit, let it be known that judgment day will come for all to answer upon your behalf. Those judged will be held accountable for their actions and though you only had love in your heart, it will be clear come judgment day who was at fault for your early departure and their hearts will then be exposed of any malice.
I reserve condemnation of the actions that have caused such grief for the community at large, and beseech the DA to make a complete inquisition of this tragedy without a rush to judgment, still being as expeditious as possible for the sake of the families involved; condolences.
I love this child, my personal life has nothing to do with the harm that was endured by Addison... I am a single parent by choice and perhaps it was a situation like this, perhaps I made the choice to be a single parent to save both myself and my child.. Not everyone lives in a perfect world... Trust me, we are extremely angry, we want answers. Everyone is entitled to their opinions and some of you have excellent points, with that said you cannot speak for this family. You do not know how the "mother" feels you do not know what our family is going through. At this point, we are hearing alot of the same things you are, for the first time... None of this has to do with your comments, it has to do with ADDISON.. Come support her at tomorrow at Sunset Park from 12p-11p.. All of this is for her...
ADDISON, I love you and, I miss you..
Henderson, is it even possible for you to not be such despicable, hateful person? It's seriously twisted to go after the family like that.
You sound like those religious nut jobs that protest soldiers funerals.
ADDISON ADDISON ADDISON, say what you will but it is about her.... You are not perfect and either am I... No matter what is said here it will not bring my NIECE back, she is gone... Some monster beat her, killed her... He laid her next to the crib and or playpen after he knew that he had abused her. It is not ok!!!! I am pissed the hell off, I want answers and I want them now.. So shut up, find out the facts and just mourn her death and celebrate her life and her beauty... Are you all going to be in the courtroom or do you just take a stand online? Unless you are all in for the fight for justice, shut up
GUNSLINGER....
Thank you for the kind words
Here's the deal okra,
This isn't a new story. How many times do we need to hear this same story play out before we start holding parents accountable for their terrible judgement and bringing dangerous people around their children?
These women need their legs sewn together. I'm tired of babies in the dumpsters, babies all smashed up, babies being raped, babies being murdered, babies being scalded with hot water.....usually at the hands of a mother's boyfriend.
Enough is enough. I have no sympathy for anyone but the children. God bless them all and may they rest in peace.
If their own mother isn't going to keep them safe, why should I have sympathy?
LADIES (I use the term loosely)
QUIT LETTING YOUR BOYFRIENDS BABYSIT YOUR CHILDREN!!!!!
Read the newspapers, look what happens. Put your children first, not yourselves!
http://www.lvrj.com/news/29664994.html
http://www.fox5vegas.com/news/22814686/d...
http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?sectio...
http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2009/feb...
Kids don't come with directions when you have them. Common sense has to play a big part in raising them right. Look thru their eyes, put yourself in their little shoes and ask yourself if this is the right decision your making. America needs to get a better handle on their "parenting skills"!
Yes they do.
It is time to become more accountable.
Bad things do happen.
Obviously.
It is time, we laid her to rest today!!!! Let the truth come out, we will not be silent anymore
Have a million and one questions..... I miss her and my family is a mess.
I love you Addison, we think about you every moment. I want you to know that your family will fight for the truth and all of those involved in causing your death will be brought to justice..