How Could You? Hall of Shame- Hope Jones case-Child Death UPDATED

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From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, foster mother Kiana Casey was arrested and charged with “with third-degree murder, tampering with evidence, aggravated assault of a child and other related charges” in the death of 3-year-old foster child Hope Jones.

The DA’s Office says the child’s injuries are “extensive and disturbing,” according to the medical examiner.

Police say officers responded to a hospital case call around 4:15 p.m. on July 12 in the … of Holbrook Street. First responders rushed the girl to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where police say she was pronounced dead at 4:51 p.m.

The Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death was blunt force trauma.

In a statement to CBS3, the DHS said Hope was in the custody of the City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services.

“We are incredibly saddened to learn of the death of this child. We offer our sincere condolences to the family on this tragic loss. The child’s name is Hope Jones. She was in the custody of the City of Philadelphia Department of Human Services. She was receiving kinship care/foster care services through NET Treatment Services Inc, Community Umbrella Agency #1,” a Philadelphia Department of Human Services spokesperson said.

Philadelphia homicide detectives are actively investigating the incident.”

Woman To Be Charged In Death Of 3-Year-Old Girl Placed In Her Care By DHS, Philadelphia DA Says
[CBS Philadelphia 7/20/22]

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Update:“A Philadelphia Department of Human Services worker is facing charges in connection to the death of a toddler who police say died from blunt force trauma while being cared for over the summer.

Jendayi Mawusi, 25, surrendered to police on Monday and was charged with third-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child.

Mawusi’s charges stem from the death of 3-year-old Hope Jones who investigators say died in early July while in the care of Kiana Casey.

Casey was previously charged with third-degree murder, aggravated assault of a child, and endangering the welfare of a child.

A Philadelphia Medical Examiner later determined that the cause of Jones’s death was blunt force trauma. The District Attorney’s Office later described the deadly injuries inflicted on Jones as “extensive and disturbing.” They also confirmed that Jones was placed with Casey because she knew the child’s family in some way.

A spokesperson for Philadelphia’s Department of Human Services said Jones was in their custody, receiving kinship/foster care services.

Authorities say Mawusi, a social worker contracted by the city Department of Human Services, was assigned to monitor Jones’ placement in Casey’s residence.

“This investigation is active and ongoing, and there may be additional developments in the coming days or weeks,” Jane Roh from the District Attorney’s Office told FOX 29 in an email. “