North Carolina parents arrested after 4-year-old dies from suspected abuse
01/17/2023 11:49 am PST
Joseph Wilson; Jodi Wilson
SURRY COUNTY, N.C. (TCD) -- A 41-year-old man and 38-year-old woman were arrested after their 4-year-old son died from suspected abused-related injuries.
According to a news release from the Surry County Sheriff's Office, Child Protective Services called the Sheriff's Office on Jan. 6 to report a child, Skyler Wilson, had been transported to Brenner's Children Hospital after suffering a "medical emergency" the day prior, on Jan. 5. Skyler reportedly died Jan. 9.
Investigators learned the child reportedly "passed away from injuries related to the abuse sustained by his parents," and his death was ruled a homicide. The Sheriff's Office did not disclose specific details about the type of suspected abuse.
According to the Sheriff's Office, on Jan. 13, the parents, Joseph Wilson and Jodi Wilson, were arrested and charged with murder. They were booked into the Surry County Detention Center without bond.
The suspects have two biological and two foster children, The Mount Airy News reports. The Department of Social Services reportedly took custody of the Wilsons' other children following their arrest.
In a statement, Surry County Sheriff Steve C. Hiatt said, "This is a tragic event that resulted in the death of a precious child way too soon. Please remember the other siblings involved in this situation as well as the investigators who worked tirelessly on this case in your thoughts and prayers."
The Wilsons are scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 2. The investigation is ongoing.
Press Release — Surry County Sheriff's Office
Husband, wife charged with murder of 4 year old — The Mount Airy News
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