Christopher & Joni Leutwyler Charged After 9m/o Nephew Dies

[Whisper]

Christopher & Joni Leutwyler

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. - An Oak Grove couple is charged with child abuse after police and first responders found their infant nephew unresponsive in their home earlier in the week.

Christopher Leutwyler and Joni Leutwyler were arrested after investigation revealed they allegedly assaulted their 9-month-old nephew.

Kentucky State Police received a call from Christian County on April 3 in reference to Jack Stark, a 9-month-old male, who was found unresponsive at 105 North Cavalcade Circle, Oak Grove, Ky. The boy was taken to Blanchfield Hospital in Ft. Campbell and later flown to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville. The child later died at Vanderbilt.

Investigation revealed that the injuries the juvenile sustained were consistent with abuse, and on April 5, Detective Lloyd Ray obtained warrants for the Leutwylers, the uncle and aunt of the boy.

Mr. and Mrs. Leutwyler were arrested without incident at their residence and both were charged with 1st degree assault and 1st degree domestic violence and criminal abuse of a child 12 or under.

Due to the death of the child, Detective Lloyd Ray along with Christian County Attorney Mike Foster, will be seeking to amend the 1st degree assault charge to 1st degree murder for both Mr. and Mrs. Leutwyler.
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Kentucky Couple Charged In Infant’s Death

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Doctors said he had injuries consistent with abuse. Charges against the Leutwylers will likely be upgraded
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http://www.newschannel5.com/story/17...-infants-death

[Stacey McLaughlin]

[IMG]BABY JACK[/IMG]

Christopher & Joni Leutwyler

http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/home/ticke...146419695.html

Kentucky Couple Charged In Infant’s Death
http://www.newschannel5.com/story/17...-infants-death

WE received a prayer request from a family friend on this child the other day, all that was said was babysitter harmed him. Sad to know he was killed by family RIP Jack Casey Stark, July 14, 2011 - April 5, 2012

[Stacey McLaughlin]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater I am completely retarded at the computer. so please forgive it, I am trying to post a photo of baby Jack.

[Whisper]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater I am completely retarded at the computer. so please forgive it, I am trying to post a photo of baby Jack.

np here I will for you,,,thanks for pic I looked earlier and couldnt find any

RIP baby Jack

[Tundratot]

FFS why would family members do this? It's just unbelievable that there really is no one who is absolutely safe to leave your child with. No one.

[CbabyRKO]

Aaaaahhhh! I could have just eaten baby Jack up! Too bad these assholes deprived me of the chance!
9m/o are a handful but sooooooo much fun! Hell you can tell by that mischievous grin on this sweet babies face he was a handful. But he's a boy FFS thats just how they are. Boys are more likely to do, where as girls are more likely to watch.
I wonder what baby Jack did that caused these two to go all Misery on him.
Holy macaroni thls angel was swept away to heaven the same day my husband's birthday it..!
What a couple of monsters! I wish nothing but pain for therse

[badfish76]

The image on the first post is broken, so here again we have the asswipes!





Fucking assholes! I don't have much to say that hasn't been said already. It still makes me as mad as the first time I read one of these stories.

[Silvahalo]

On the video it says the young couple were splitting up and had left the baby in families care. I wonder why wasn't the mother watching her own baby? I can't imagine being away from my baby for any reason.

Rest in peace precious baby Jack Stark.

[ineedanap]

So sad. If she were my sister, she'd be dead by my own hands.

[Marv]

christ. Going through a break-up, and then losing your beautiful, smiley baby boy at the hands of relatives you trusted to look after him while you got sorted!

Little Jack was just so precious. I bet he was simply missing his mummy. At 9mths separation anxiety can be an issue, and if there had been turmoil in the parents relationship before hand he may have been even more upset and clingy. And instead of his aunt and uncle understanding this and giving him extra cuddles and love, or calling his mother if he were really upset, they chose plan 'D' instead.

I'd have to kill them, I'm afraid.

[Charm]

christ. Going through a break-up, and then losing your beautiful, smiley baby boy at the hands of relatives you trusted to look after him while you got sorted!

Little Jack was just so precious. I bet he was simply missing his mummy. At 9mths separation anxiety can be an issue, and if there had been turmoil in the parents relationship before hand he may have been even more upset and clingy. And instead of his aunt and uncle understanding this and giving him extra cuddles and love, or calling his mother if he were really upset, they chose plan 'D' instead.

I'd have to kill them, I'm afraid.

Jack was not a fussy or bothersome baby. He woke smiling and went to sleep the same. Jack's mom and dad were both caring for him in the same home. He never heard a harsh word or experienced mistreatment. The mother left her son with her brother when she went to visit a relative in another state. My only guess is he was there because his dad worked and they did not want Jack in daycare so he was with family. Family who was to care for him with the same love he had known his entire too short life. I do not know the aunt and uncle but I do know Jack and his parents. Jack was loved, treasured and perfect. I do not know and cannot wrap my head around this. I sure this will get very ugly before this is over. This young couple is hurting and should never have had to experience these decisions they have made or have strangers question their choices made in the past. Clearly the love they share for Jack would make their choices so much easier if they had a crystal ball and could have seen the future but life doesn't work that way.

[Valasca]

Jack was not a fussy or bothersome baby. He woke smiling and went to sleep the same. Jack's mom and dad were both caring for him in the same home. He never heard a harsh word or experienced mistreatment. The mother left her son with her brother when she went to visit a relative in another state. My only guess is he was there because his dad worked and they did not want Jack in daycare so he was with family. Family who was to care for him with the same love he had known his entire too short life. I do not know the aunt and uncle but I do know Jack and his parents. Jack was loved, treasured and perfect. I do not know and cannot wrap my head around this. I sure this will get very ugly before this is over. This young couple is hurting and should never have had to experience these decisions they have made or have strangers question their choices made in the past. Clearly the love they share for Jack would make their choices so much easier if they had a crystal ball and could have seen the future but life doesn't work that way.

I'm lost. Does this make sense to anyone? things will GET ugly? they already are!

[Whisper]

I dont know what way this is going
Are you related to them??
Im so sorry for the hurt they are going through

I'm lost. Does this make sense to anyone? things will GET ugly? they already are!

I think she means between family members,and I can see that
It will be family members taking sides and although we all say we would take Baby Jacks familys side we dont know the dynamics involved

[princessgrandma]

Baby Jack was adorable. If he came from a loving home in which he was not abused or mistreated, I feel for his parents, young or not. Not only will they have to live the rest of their lives with the loss of that sweet little angel, but to know that it was preventable, and to know that it was FAMILY that did this to him..... I cannot imagine having to process that. Family is supposed to offer love and support and help in the raising of a child.

I've never had a problem with the idea of the death penalty, especially in cases where it is the only logical punishment, and if this case isn't one of those, I don't know what is. Little Jack could NEVER in his short little life have done ANYTHING that would have made him deserve what was done to him. He was robbed of his sweet little life, and if I were in this family, I'd have a tough time not going all vigilante on these murderers' asses.

[Obsolete]

I'm lost. Does this make sense to anyone? things will GET ugly? they already are!

I think it made perfect sense.

Thanks for sharing @Charm.

[Marv]

Jack was not a fussy or bothersome baby. He woke smiling and went to sleep the same. Jack's mom and dad were both caring for him in the same home. He never heard a harsh word or experienced mistreatment.

I didn't say Jack was a fussy or bothersome baby, nor did I in any way imply that he had been abused or mistreated by his parents. I said: ''I bet he was simply missing his mummy. At 9mths separation anxiety can be an issue, and if there had been turmoil in the parents relationship before hand he may have been more upset and clingy''.


I wasn't in any way implying that the parents had not cared for Jack, or had been unfit in any way to care for him. All I was trying to say is that the baby may have been a bit more fussy than usual because his routine had been upset, he was missing his mother and was in an unfamiliar situation. And that instead of the aunt and uncle realising that and acting appropriately, they chose to beat him instead.

Jack's mother trusted her own brother to look after her baby, and he and his wife betrayed that trust in the most terrible way. It's them I meant I'd have to kill, not Jack's parents. I have nothing but the deepest sympathy for the parents over their tragic loss. I can't imagine enduring such pain.

[Charm]

I didn't say Jack was a fussy or bothersome baby, nor did I in any way imply that he had been abused or mistreated by his parents. I said: ''I bet he was simply missing his mummy. At 9mths separation anxiety can be an issue, and if there had been turmoil in the parents relationship before hand he may have been more upset and clingy''.


I wasn't in any way implying that the parents had not cared for Jack, or had been unfit in any way to care for him. All I was trying to say is that the baby may have been a bit more fussy than usual because his routine had been upset, he was missing his mother and was in an unfamiliar situation. And that instead of the aunt and uncle realising that and acting appropriately, they chose to beat him instead.

Jack's mother trusted her own brother to look after her baby, and he and his wife betrayed that trust in the most terrible way. It's them I meant I'd have to kill, not Jack's parents. I have nothing but the deepest sympathy for the parents over their tragic loss. I can't imagine enduring such pain.

When I wrote my post I did not mean to suggest you or anyone implied anything or otherwise....I simply meant they were not leaving Jack with family while they sorted through anything. This was to be a short term stay while she was out of state. They were both caring for him together under one roof when this happened. We too can only imagine he must have cried for his mother or someone didn't hold him, feed him, or do things as he was accustomed.

Reports have indicated no signs of abuse were found on the children in the home which is a blessing these children (per report) have not experienced an abusive life but makes it even harder to understand why Jack was abused and murdered. It's hard to accept. I did not mean to upset or stir this emotional "pot". My statement regarding it getting ugly was in reference to the upcoming legal process and what may be brought to light. Jack is the light and love of our lives and his death and 3-4 days prior to his death have ruined so many lives. We are all in shock and mourning.

Again, I did not mean to distract from the issue of justice for Jack. I only wanted to let everyone know he was never hurt or mistreated until he was left with his uncle and his aunt.

[thehesbomb]

@Charm - I am so very sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what you are going through right now. You and Jack's family will be in my thoughts.

[Whisper]

Child abuse group plans dedication for victim

Children that C.A.A.R.E., a local non-profit working to raise awareness about child abuse, will host a dedication for Jack Stark at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Woodland Park, 821 W. 9th St.

Nine-month-old Stark died in April while in the care of his aunt and uncle, Christopher and Joni Leutwyler, said event organizer and C.A.A.R.E founder Valerie Whatley. The Oak Grove, Ky., couple has been charged in his death.

At the dedication, a granite paver inscribed with Stark’s name will be installed at a monument in the park. Misty Leutwyler, the child’s mother and a Columbia resident, in addition to his father Thomas Stark, uncle Ray Marsh and Whatley will speak during the ceremony.

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“The worst thing you can do is just say ‘that’s sad,’” Whatley said of Stark’s death

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