Death: Damell Taylor Missing, Columbus, Ohio, 5-year-old Boy Found Dead
Damell Taylor Missing, Death – The dead body, thought to be that of 5-year-old Damell Taylor, the target of an Amber Alert, was found early on Friday morning in Columbus, Ohio, in a tragic turn of events. The toddler went missing and a statewide search was launched, which led to the tragic event. As the tragedy played out, the town was rocked and law enforcement began a desperate hunt for the missing child.
The amber alert is on:
When Damell Taylor was last seen on Wednesday with his 48-year-old foster mother, Pammy Maye, suspicions were aroused. A horrifying 911 call made by Maye’s husband around three in the morning on February 14 revealed the horrific facts, according to a probable cause document that PEOPLE was able to access. He shockingly admitted, according to rumors, that Maye had murdered the tiny child.
Arrest and Startling Disclosures:
In Brooklyn, Ohio, where her car had been found days earlier, Maye was captured Thursday night. In a press conference carried by WKYC, Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant revealed that Maye had alerted authorities to the likelihood that Darnell’s body might be in a sewage drain. Sadly, the boy’s lifeless form was found hours later.
Court Cases:
Maye is presently being prosecuted for abduction and endangering children. According to Chief Bryant, there have been talks with prosecutors and attempts are being made to prosecute Maye with murder. Since the case is still in its early stages, it is unknown whether Maye has gotten legal counsel or filed a plea. Darnell hadn’t been seen since mid-December, Maye’s husband told the operator during the emergency call.
Group Bereavement:
The town of Columbus is in sorrow, trying to come to terms with the loss of a young life caused by the tragic event. As information becomes available, concerns about the circumstances surrounding Damell Taylor’s passing become more pressing, looming large over the town.
