Bell County attorney addresses plea deal in death of 17-month-old ‘Baby Elena’
The Bell County Commonwealth Attorney held a public meeting Tuesday night for community members to ask questions regarding a recent plea agreement in the “Baby Elena” case.
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (WATE) — The Kentucky woman indicted following her 17-month-old daughter's death has accepted a plea deal. Erica Lawson pleaded guilty to aggravated murder, failure to report child dependent neglect or abuse, and wanton endangerment. She was sentenced to 20 years. Second person indicted in the 2023 death of…
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. (FOX 56) — An Eastern Kentucky man was indicted on Thursday in connection with the 2023 death of 17-month-old "Baby Elena." An indictment noted that Harvey Gollahan intentionally engaged in conduct that created a grave risk of death to Elena Hembree, which ultimately caused her death in July…