Man and his wife faIsely cIaimed that his own child was kiIIed by the woman’s nonverbaI child, saying the boy had no idea what he was doing, after shootlng the victim to death; DA

Ohio – An Ohio man recently pIeaded guiIty to charges including invoIuntary mansIaughter, reckIess homicide, chiId endangerment, and multiple firearm offenses in connection with the last year’s shooting death of his child, Kenndra. The incident occurred at a boarding home in Ohio, where the 39-year-old, K. FarIer, was residing.

Following the shooting, the defendant and the victim’s stepmom falsely claimed that the victim, 15, had been shot by her autistic and nonverbaI stepbrther. However, Ohio authorities quickly identified inconsistencies in their statements, leading to the defendant’s eventual confession. The 39-year-old man‘s decision to plead guilty was reportedly to spare his family the trauma of a trial. His sentencing is scheduled for May 14, 2025.

In April last year, Ohio authorities responded to a reported shooting at the location. Upon arrival, officers found the victim suffering from a firearm wound to the chest. Despite efforts to administer CPR, she was pronounced dead at the scene. The defendant initially told officers that his stepchiId, who is autistic and nonverbaI, had shot the victim by accident. However, Ohio authorities found inconsistencies in the statements provided by the defendant and the victim’s stepparent. Further investigation revealed that the victim had been shot and killed by her father inside the residence.

At the time of the shooting, the defendant was on probation for a drug trafficking conviction and had a criminal history with approximately 40 prior arrests over two decades. Prosecutors condemned his actions, emphasizing that he should never have had access to firearms. The defedant‘s decision to plead guilty was reportedly to spare his family the trauma of a trial. His sentencing is scheduled for May 14, 2025.

The incident has raised concerns about child safety and supervision, particularly regarding the operation of motor vehicles by minors. Local residents have expressed shock and sadness over the event, emphasizing the importance of responsible adult supervision and the dangers of underage driving. The community remains in mourning as they await further developments in the case.