Three Indicted in Tragic Child’s Death | Cleveland News

Three adults accused of orchestrating the brutal murder of seven-year-old William Evans-Ellis now face 13 counts each, including aggravated murder and conspiracy. Text messages revealed a chilling plan to kidnap and kill the boy, who was found bound and taped in a closet after enduring weeks of severe abuse. All three—his mother Kaitlin Evans, her partner Kirby Rankin, and co-parent Nessa Keaney—lived together at the scene. Prosecutors aren’t seeking the death penalty yet, saying evidence collection is still ongoing. The case began when Evans claimed Rankin tried to kill her and took their son, sparking a police investigation that ended in horror. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7018bd53b450938a