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Wyoming Woman Convicted of Aggravated Child Abuse
Kandace Sitting Eagle, 33, of Arapahoe, Wyoming, has been found guilty of aggravated child abuse, assault resulting in serious bodily injury, and assault with a dangerous weapon. The verdict was delivered by a federal jury on June 13, after a four-day trial in U.S. District Court.
The case against Kandace Sitting Eagle is a disturbing one. According to trial evidence, on December 12, 2023, a school resource officer conducted a welfare check on a 13-year-old student who had not been to school in over a month. The officer eventually found the child hiding in a crawl space under the trailer where Kandace and her husband, Truman Sitting Eagle, were living.
The child’s injuries were severe, and he was immediately taken to Sage West Hospital in Riverton before being transported to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, via air ambulance. The investigation revealed that the child had suffered weeks of physical beatings, isolation, starvation, and psychological abuse at the hands of Kandace and Truman.
Kandace Sitting Eagle faces a lengthy sentence, with a minimum of 10 years and up to life imprisonment, along with a potential fine of up to $250,000 and up to five years of supervised release. Sentencing is set for August 29.
Her husband, Truman Sitting Eagle, 36, pleaded guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury on April 8. His sentencing is scheduled for August 6 in front of U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson in Cheyenne. He also faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life imprisonment, along with a potential fine of up to $250,000 and up to five years of supervised release.
The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Cameron J. Cook is prosecuting the case. The U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors will be taken into consideration by a federal district court judge when determining the final sentence.
This heinous crime has left the community reeling, and the Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates on any new developments.
Case No. 24-CR-03 highlights the importance of vigilance and the need for immediate action when it comes to child abuse cases. The Grimy Times urges anyone with information about potential child abuse to come forward and report it to the authorities.
Key Facts
- State: Wyoming
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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