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Grandfather of 2-year-old who died after being left in bathtub speaks out

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2 months ago

May 27, 2025

www.youtube.com – WSAZ NewsChannel 3 – 2025-05-27 18:54:28

SUMMARY: Maris James Guy, a two-year-old from Huntington, died after being left unattended in a bathtub by his mother’s boyfriend, DeAndre Whitfield. On May 10, Whitfield placed Maris in the tub but left as it filled and returned to find him unresponsive, face partially submerged. A neighbor rushed them to the ER, where Maris was placed on life support and passed away on May 14. Whitfield faces charges of child neglect resulting in death and a fugitive charge for parole violations. Maris’s grandfather, Eddie Escue, expressed heartbreak and disbelief over the tragic loss of the sweet, well-behaved child.

“That little baby boy is missing from our lives, and it just doesn’t feel right,” the grandfather said.

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11 hours ago

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www.youtube.com – WCHS Eyewitness News – 2025-07-23 12:01:18

SUMMARY: About 20 families in Lincoln County remain isolated after flash flooding caused the collapse of the Ridge Road bridge, the only access to their homes near Midkiff. Heavy rain, possibly 2.5 inches in minutes, is blamed for the damage. Crews have removed the bridge debris from the creek to reopen the waterway and are now working in a narrow area to install a portable bridge. The bridge assembly is expected to take 2 to 3 days, with road access likely restored by Thursday or Friday. The Division of Highways is using all available manpower and equipment despite challenging conditions.

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16 hours ago

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www.youtube.com – WOAY TV – 2025-07-23 06:38:09

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Victim’s mother speaks out after son is brutally beaten

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2 days ago

July 22, 2025

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www.youtube.com – WCHS Eyewitness News – 2025-07-22 10:00:53

SUMMARY: Shana Lyons, mother of 22-year-old autistic Liam, speaks out after her son was brutally beaten by two men from Kentucky on July 16. Liam was lured to a dog park under false pretenses and assaulted for 45 minutes, suffering multiple facial fractures including a broken jaw, nose, and eye socket. The attackers, James Clapper and Brock Massara, were arrested and charged with felony malicious assault. Lyons also condemns two girls who filmed the attack, calling for their prosecution. Legal experts call the assault appalling, noting the vulnerability of those with intellectual disabilities. The investigation continues.