In a stunning turn of events, a 56-year-old woman from Georgia has been arrested on felony murder charges nearly 35 years after the discovery of her 5-year-old daughter’s remains. The child, known as Baby Jane Doe since her tragic finding in 1988, was identified earlier this year as Kenyatta Odom. Found at an illegal dump site near Millwood, Georgia, wrapped in a blanket inside a duffel bag encased in concrete, the case had remained unsolved for decades. The breakthrough came with advancements in forensic technology, including genome sequencing, leading investigators to a family tree from the Albany area. The arrest of Evelyn Odom and her then-boyfriend, 61-year-old Ulyster Sanders, was announced by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation during a press conference.
The long-unsolved mystery surrounding the death of 5-year-old Kenyatta Odom, previously known as Baby Jane Doe, has taken a significant turn with the arrest of her mother, Evelyn Odom, and live-in boyfriend at the time, Ulyster Sanders. Kenyatta’s remains were discovered in 1988 at an illegal dump site near Millwood, Georgia, but her identity remained unknown for decades. Recent advancements in forensic technology, particularly genome sequencing, led investigators to a potential family tree in the Albany area. The breakthrough in identification, coupled with a tip from a vigilant citizen, ultimately resulted in the arrest of the mother and her former boyfriend on charges including felony murder, first-degree cruelty to children, and conspiracy to conceal the death of another person.
The discovery of Baby Jane Doe’s remains in 1988 initially left investigators with numerous leads but no identification. The lack of technology at the time hindered progress, and the case remained cold until 2019 when agents turned to genome sequencing. Despite this technological leap, it was a tip received after news reports aired on the 2022 anniversary of the girl’s death that provided the crucial information needed to positively identify Kenyatta Odom. Evelyn Odom and Ulyster Sanders now face serious charges, including felony murder, shedding light on a decades-old case that had confounded authorities and haunted the community. Officials did not disclose a possible motive in the case, leaving room for further legal proceedings to uncover the truth behind this tragic incident.
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