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Felony Charges To Be Filed Against Raye Dawn Porter

Lance and Kelsey Briggs
After a much too long wait, the Briggs family is getting even closer to getting what they have been asking for since October- justice for Kelsey.

Kelsey Briggs, was just two when she was beaten to death in her home that she shared with her stepfather, Micheal Porter and her mother, Ray Dawn Porter. Despite ongoing charges of abuse, and pleas from her fathers side of the family, Kelsey was returned to the home just four months before she was brutally murdered.

Micheal Porter was arrested (and released on bond) for the murder, but many have strongly felt that he is not alone in being responsible for Kelsey's death. Today, Raye Dawn will also be charged in connection to the crimes against Kelsey.

District Attorney Richard Smotherman said on Thursday that he planned to file two felony counts against Kelsey Briggs' mother. One charge is an accusation of child abuse and the other a charge of child neglect.

Both are felonies, he said


There's mixed reaction to the charges, from disappointment that they are not stronger charges, to relief that at least she has been charged with something. One of the reactions to the charges written on Kelsey's Purpose Forums stated "I dont think those charges are enough! Thats a slap on the hand in my opinion! Why not just put her nose in a corner?!" It's difficult to understand how these charges could be so light, knowing even a little of what Kelsey had to suffer at the hands of someone in that home. And yet, I understand the feeling that something is better than nothing.

If you haven't done so yet, please stop by Kelsey's Purpose, linked above, and show your support to the family of Kelsey.




Felony Charges To Be Filed Against Mother Of Kelsey Briggs
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Anonymous said…
one of our Tulsa News stations is following this story closely. I am glad charges were filed on this innocent baby's mother. Too bad she cannot get life in prison or the death penalty. She is JUST AS GUILTY!
24/2/06
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