Joycelyn Louis Charged With Branding Child With Potato Masher

MIDWEST CITY, Oklahoma - Not a lot of info out on this one yet, but a 72-year-old foster mother has been accused of repeatedly branding her 9-year-old foster child as punishment for stealing. Chief Brandon Clabes, Midwest City Police Department, said “The foster mother accused him of stealing money from her. At that point she took this potato masher, heated it on the stove to where it was red hot & branded him.” But she didn’t do it once, she did it multiple times. Joycelyn Louis told the child to tell anyone who asked about the injuries that it was an accidental burn.  The boy suffered 2nd and 3rd degree burns and is back in DHS custody. Police are waiting for a warrant for Louis’ arrest. Holy shit, got some video for ya after the jump: [Read more...]