In my opinion we all know who killed kelsey and maybe even though she did or didnt murder kelsey she was the commander in all of this. A federal judge tuesday ruled kelsey smithbriggs mother cannot share in a lawsuit settlement over her daughters death because of her own wrongdoing. An autopsy report released wednesday concludes kelsey smithbriggs, 2, was a homicide victim, suffering blunt force trauma to the abdomen, genital area, head, torso and extremities. Kelsey briggs was born in oklahoma on december 28,2002. Craig key wrote a book blaming the death of kelsey smithbriggs on. The twoyearold girl lost her life by blunt force trauma to the. Two television journalists who were among those covering the child abuse case of slain meeker toddler kelsey smith briggs have released a new book, who killed kelsey. He was sworn in as associate district judge of lincoln county on january, 2003, and lost the reelection in 2006, due to the circumstances surrounding the death of a child, as detailed in a deadly game of tug of war. Britten follett and cherokee ballard expose the system that failed her. I think the only people who really cared for this situation is these reporters who did all the work in giving us this book and story. Related documentkelsey probably died from the injuries to her abdomen, dr. This book examines the life and child abuse death of kelsey smith briggs. This is the truth and facts of the abuse to kelsey smithbriggs aka kelsey briggs that mike porter did to her. Kelsey smith briggs kelsey briggs raye dawn smith daughter death and who killed kelsey, mike porter.
Inas yacoub, a deputy state medical examiner, wrote. Kelsey shelton smithbriggs departed this life on oct. The mistakes made in kelsey briggs case have changed state and federal child welfare laws. Additionally, the book features personal, and at times intimate information from kelseys paternal family, the briggs. Kelsey briggs story on youtube, dont beleive the lies. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Kelsey shelton smithbriggs december 28, 2002 october 11, 2005 was a child abuse victim. Karenccc had mentioned this little girls name in numerous posts for aaliyah. Two journalists who did not know kelsey when she was alive have written a book claiming to blow the kelsey smith briggs case wide open. Kathie briggs said she would read kelsey the book, daddy, youre my hero. Jun 07, 2010 rather it be kelsey parents or their parents. Hall, 33, pleaded guilty to abducting kelsey smith, 18, from a target parking lot in overland park on june 6, 2007. New book follows death of abused oklahoma child news on 6.
Two television reporters team up to expose the truth behind months of documented abuse, broken bones, and a dead little girl. Abuse of kelsey smithbriggs aka kelsey briggs the facts. She states kelsey is the reason for getting involved in connie and aaliyah bedwells case. Nov 01, 2005 kelsey smith briggs the father of the two year old little girl that was killed by her stepfather just hours before he returned home from iraq has requested copies of the state child welfare workers records from before her death. On 11 october 2005, twoyearold kelsey smithbriggs died at the meeker, oklahoma, home of her mother, 27yearold raye dawn smith, and her stepfather, michael lee porter. Kathie briggs was so busy making accusations against raye dawn, that the real person who murdered kelsey smith briggs went unoticed and there are serveral facts that prove this statement. The resources i drew from were the books a deadly game of tug of war. Most widely held works about kelsey smith briggs a deadly game of tug of war. Kelsey smithbriggs mom wont get money from settlement by nolan clay oklahoman published. He played football and she was on the poms squad, classic high school relationship.
The kelsey smithbriggs case what you didnt know get. On this page youll find information on everything ive published, with links to cover art, sample chapters and additional information. Kelsey had been closely observed by the oklahoma department. At the end of 2004 raye dawn smith started dating a man named michael lee.
The kelsey smithbriggs story by judge craig key and the naked. The kelsey smithbriggs story and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Evidence indicates that kelsey died from a blunt force trauma to the abdomen. The trial judge, paul vassar, at one point abruptly called a break as her sobbing grew louder. Lance briggs, the father of kelsey smithbriggs, arrives monday morning, july 9, 2007, at the municipal building in bristow, okla. Kelsey smith briggs death of kelsey smithbriggs 1 this article is not a pure biography, but a child death case. Kelsey smith briggs lost her life on october 11, 2005 at her home near meeker, oklahoma. Learn more enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The muchcriticized judge in this infamous case is speaking for the very first time since kelseys death in 2005 in his new book, a deadly game of tug of war. It is impossible to comprehend how anyone could harm a child. A federal judge ruled today the mother of kelsey smithbriggs will get. Kelsey shelton smith briggs, at only twoandahalf years old, died on october 11, 2005 from blunt force trauma to the abdomen at the hand of her stepfather. The kelsey smithbriggs story kindle edition by key, craig, box, irven. A federal judge tuesday ruled kelsey smith briggs mother cannot share in a lawsuit settlement over her daughters death because of her own wrongdoing.
Like her mother, professional football player michael boley was arrested for child abuse. It is impossible to comprehend how anyone could harm a child, much less have something happen when so many were watching so. Patricia briggs has 94 books on goodreads with 2063597 ratings. Kelsey shelton smith briggs died on october 11, 2005 at the home of her mother, raye dawn smith, and her stepfather, michael lee porter in meeker, oklahoma. Kelsey smithbriggs bio, facts, family famous birthdays. It is a tragic story but one that needs to be told. The measure, house bill 2840, is known as the kelsey smith briggs child protection reform act, named for a twoyearold victim of child abuse. Hover over a book cover to get more information about that book.
There were also two funerals as the briggs refused to have a funeral with the smiths. Kelsey shelton smithbriggs murder 10112005 meeker, ok. Mike michael porter murdered and sexually assaulted kelsey shelton smith briggs aka kelsey briggs on october 11, 2005. Additionally, the book features personal, and at times intimate information from kelsey s paternal family, the briggs. Email and video describe the fatal abuse case of 2yearold kelsey smithbriggs. Apr 15, 2010 follett and ballard will be at woodland veterans park from 10 a. On june 15, 2005, kelsey was placed into the home of biological mother raye dawn smith and stepfather michael lee porter by associate district judge craig key, against an okdhs recommendation. In death, the 2yearold meeker girl with the pretty smile has become a symbol to many that something is wrong with how the state protects abused children. The paperback of the the deadly game of tug of war. Books also may be purchased online through amazon or. Like her mother, professional football player michael boley. Kelsey smithbriggs, a child whose purpose was taken. Kelsey shelton smith briggs 28 december 2002 11 october 2005 was a child abuse victim. Kelsey briggs was born in oklahoma on december 28,2002 after her parents lance briggs and raye dawn smith were divorced.
Lance briggs and raye dawn smith kelsey shelton smithbriggs december 28, 2002 october 11, 2005 was a child abuse victim. Shortly before kelsey s death, her stepmother informed lance she was divorcing him and the divorce was finalized just a month after. This is the truth and facts of the abuse to kelsey smith briggs aka kelsey briggs that mike porter did to her. Meeker kelsey smith briggs was born into a broken home. A child, not a purpose truly, the most important element to the kelsey smith briggs story is kelsey herself. Books most people who come to hurog are looking for information on my books.
Meeker kelsey smithbriggs was born into a broken home. The kelsey smithbriggs story by craig key and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jan 08, 2006 meeker kelsey smith briggs was born into a broken home. The murder of kelsey smith briggs discuss this episode in the stolen lives facebook discussion group share this episode on your social media of choice and subscribe on your favourite podcast app. It is about her murder, and how her parents are working to help save others through the kelsey smith act. Raye filed her federal appeal at the end of february, 2012. Smith wept during much of the testimony about the first autopsy of kelsey smith briggs. Former lincoln county judge craig key has been blamed for the death of kelsey smith briggs. Who killed kelsey the exploitation of kelsey smith briggs youtube. The senate judiciary committee has approved a measure that would reform how the state department of human services and the courts handle child abuse cases in oklahoma. Kelsey probably died from the injuries to her abdomen, dr. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. When smith approached her drivers side car door, hall pushed her. This writer mike is fine finished college in the spring of 1970, then with a pack on his back, hitch hiked to new york, flew across the atlantic, and started hitching around europe, then across asia using mostly his thumb, to india and nepal.
Her care was being supervised by a judge and the department of human services when she died oct. The mistakes made in kelsey smith briggs case have gotten national attention. The kelsey smith briggs story by judge craig key and the naked. Jan 12, 2006 an autopsy report released wednesday concludes kelsey smith briggs, 2, was a homicide victim, suffering blunt force trauma to the abdomen, genital area, head, torso and extremities. Heaven has gained an angel kelsey briggs posts facebook. Ten percent of the proceeds go to the kelsey briggs foundation, which will help start a memorial scholarship.
Briggs said smith shouldnt be entitled to any of the money. The kelsey smithbriggs story morgan james, 2007, which is a factual account of the crime to let you be the judge. At the heart, the very core of this saga are the collected memories of youth and the bundled essence of a child a child who was not born to simply be on a bumper sticker or plastered across a billboard. The kelsey smith briggs story, which can be purchased at a lower price at thriftbooks. I tried to be as factual as possible during this video.
One for kelsey shelton smith and one for kelsey shelton briggs. A surveillance tape shows missing kansas teen kelsey smith being forced into her car at a target store as well as a possible suspect. Surveillance video shows missing kansas teen being forced. Kelsey s father, lance, lives with a broken heart and broken spirit knowing hell never be able to hold his precious daughter ever again. Ap kelsey smith, 18, had been missing since saturday night, when she went to a target store in this kansas city suburb to buy a gift for her boyfriend. Her care was being supervised by a judge and the department of human services when she. She died at the home of her biological mother raye dawn smith, and her stepfather michael lee porter. Truly, the most important element to the kelsey smithbriggs story is kelsey herself. The kelsey smithbriggs case what you didnt know prweb. I believe raye dawn smith abused and allowed the abuse of kelsey. She looked down or put her face in her hands as photos were displayed on a large screen about 10 feet from her.
Kelsey shelton smith briggs was born on december 28 2002 and flew to heaven on october 11th 2005 at the age of 2, kelsey was a child abuse victim. A deadly game of tug of war the kelsey smith briggs story. The conviction for the mother of meeker toddler kelsey smith briggs has once again been affirmed, this time by the tenth circuit court of. The kelsey smith briggs child protection reform act was passed to reform the way child abuse cases were handled. The young child died october 11th after authorities say her new stepfather, michael porter, allegedly beat her to death.
Smith and porter are both in prison for enabling child abuse. The linked data service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the library of congress. Briggs kelsey s purpose girls dad says doctors did not report abuse autopsy shows extent of kelsey s fatal injuries kelsey s stepfather charged with sexual abuse michael lee porter charges mother to be charged in girls death stepfather gets 30 years in toddlers death kelsey s mom sentenced. This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them.
It is impossible to comprehend how anyone could harm a child, much less have something happen when so many were watching so closely. The true story of a real stalker and manipulator part 2. Kelsey shelton smithbriggs was born december 28, 2002 to lance briggs and. Kelsey shelton smith briggs was born december 28, 2002 to lance briggs. Raye dawn, a young mother unable to grieve the loss of her. Lincoln county, oklahoma there is no more horrible, there is no. Four months later, raye dawn smith was charged with enabling and neglect by lincoln county prosecutor richard smothermon because of pressure from the media and public opinion. The murder and exploitation of kelsey smithbriggs us. The kelsey smithbriggs child protection reform act was passed to reform the way child abuse cases were handled. An opinion on kelsey kelsey briggs story kelsey briggs was murdered as a result of child abuse. Senate committee approves kelseys law oklahoma senate. Jan 10, 2006 the life of kesley smith briggs i had mentioned before that the oklahoma newspaper had started a three part series on the life and death of 2 year old kelsey briggs. Smithbriggs, kelsey, 20022005 lc linked data service. Today, raye dawn smith was charged with enabling child abuse and child neglect in connection with the october 2005 death of kelsey smith briggs.
Kathie briggs lance briggs kelsey briggs father kelsey s purpose sent raye dawn smith to prison after kelsey smith briggs died. Her biological mother, raye dawn smith, was convicted and sentenced to 27 years. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Kelsey smith briggs mom wont get money from settlement by nolan clay oklahoman published. She was so intent and focused on destroying raye dawn, that she let the murderer of her granddaughter slip by. Us observer the murder and exploitation of kelsey smithbriggs. Oct 08, 2012 i tried to be as factual as possible during this video. The kelsey smith briggs story by craig key 2008, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Join facebook to connect with kelsey briggs and others you may know. This email was written after the june, 2005 hearing during which the decision was made to place kelsey back in the home of her mother, raye dawn smith. The book, coauthored by britten follett and cherokee ballard, will be officially released in shawnee saturday at the child abuse preventionfamily safety day. Former judge of the kelsey smith brigg case announces new book, defends decision and tells all. The mistakes made in kelsey smithbriggs case have gotten national attention.
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