BENJAMIN ALLEN REEVE SARGENT 5MOS (8-27-2007 TO 2-12-2008) (KB-James Sargent & Tracey Hermann-Bio Father & Bio Mother) PARENTS OF BABY LEFT ALONE IN CAR SEAT FOR 8 DAYS, FACE MURDER CHARGES February 21st, 2008 Peoris, Illinois – A central Illinois couple faces first-degree murder charges in the death of their 5mon old baby, who was found unresponsive in a car seat that had been placed in a crib. Both Tracey Hermann, 21yrs, and James Sargent, 23yrs, appeared in Peoria County Circuit Court in the death of Benjamin Sargent. The charges state the parents actions or lack thereof, were brutal and heinous...indicative of wanton cruelty, factors that could mean they face up to 100 years in prison if convicted. The 5mon old was dropped off at his parents house on February 4th, strapped into his car seat. Eight days later, he was found in the same position, said Peoria County States Attorney Kevin Lyons during a bond hearing for the parents. He died from starvation due to neglect from these two defendants, his parents, Lyons said. Its the worst case of child neglect we have seen since the turn of this century. Sargent said virtually nothing, during a 20min hearing before Peoria County Circuit Judge Glenn Collier. Hermann told Collier her attorney was in Hawaii so she requested a court-appointed lawyer. Collier ordered the two held without bond pending a hearing, when it is expected that Lyons will present more evidence as to why the two should not be released pending trial. Peoria County Coroner Johnna Ingersoll said the baby weighed 10lbs when he was found by police. He was nearly eight pounds at birth, she said. Reading from a prepared statement, Lyons said police found the infant sitting in his own waste, all the while strapped into the seat which was in a crib. During the eight days the baby was strapped in the seat, both Hermann and Sargent were home, playing video games, watching TV, feeding and caring for themselves, Lyons said. Lawyers in the states attorneys juvenile division have begun proceedings to permanently remove Hermanns 3yr old daughter from the home. That child was staying with another family member but is now in the care of Department of Family and Childrens Services. If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected...It is your duty to report it! :( Call this number to report child abuse ANY WHERE 1-800-4-A-Child (1-800-422-4453) or National Center For Abused, Missing and Exploited Children 1(800)843-5678. Please Share!!! Thank you! ^_^ Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.- Martin Luther King, Jr. *James Sargent was convicted of first degree murder in the death of his son, Benjamin and received 100yrs in prison. Tracey Herman was convicted of first degree murder in the death of her son, Benjamin and received 50yrs in prison* My Two Cents: *I cannot imagine someone goin about their daily lives while an innocent child is placed in a car seat, in a back room slowly wasting away. How could anyone be so cruel? Benjamin deserved much better thn this! I hope that karma pays them both! Rest In Peace, Sweet Angel!* :(
Posted on: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 01:45:09 +0000
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