Explore Prosecutor: More than confession is needed against Middletown mother accused of killing 6-year-old son So it really takes a toll on the officers,вЂќ Birk said. And he was in detectives for awhile assigned to juvenile cases, but he said I am going back to the street. вЂњGoing through what happened here, it was the straw the broke the camelвЂ™s back. The case took its toll on the officers involved, including one who left the detectives section to return to patrol. 13, 2021, for killing her 6-year-old son, James Hutchinson, and disposing of his body in the Ohio River. She said there is no indication from any agency who could have helped Gosney and her children that she contacted them for help.Д«rittany Gosney received a maximum sentence of life in prison with parole eligibility after 21 years on Monday, Sept. вЂњIt is a tragedy for so many reasons,вЂќ Washington said.ДЄssistant Prosecutor Kelly Heile told the judge that, by GosneyвЂ™s own admission, she never reached out to agencies for help because she was afraid. I think that factor combined with the mental health issues she has made her to things that are unexplainable.вЂќ She told them she couldnвЂ™t handle the situation. She on multiple occasions with multiple people told them that she was overwhelmed. GosneyвЂ™s attorney, David Washington, said he would not defend his clientвЂ™s actions but said, вЂњGosney is an example of when people reach out to try to find help. вЂњJames was a beautiful child who was taken away too soon and our life has changed forever,вЂќ the principal said. Neeley said вЂњno sentence will bring James back,вЂќ but hopes he did not die in vein and case will shine a light on child abuse. Neeley read a statement recalling the little boy with red hair and bright eyes who touched everyone while he was a first-grader for a short time. and Rosa Parks Elementary Principal Tracy Neeley, were in the front row. Middletown police detectives who investigated the case and Middletown school officials, including Superintendent Marlon Styles Jr. There were no family members, including the boyвЂ™s father, in attendance. вЂњDid any of you hear, вЂI apologize for thisвЂ™ to the people of Butler County and to the nation who have followed this case?вЂќ вЂњDid any of you hear the words, вЂI am sorryвЂ™?вЂќ Gmoser said after the hearing. Both times she answered, вЂњNo.вЂќД«utler County Prosecutor Michael Gmoser underlined what he said was GosneyвЂ™s lack of remorse. Gosney was asked twice by Powers before sentencing if she had anything to say.

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