Wisconsin— After his 12-year-old son, Jacarie, was found dead and neglected at home, a Wisconsin father was sentenced to almost 40 years in jail. Known as a tough punisher, 45-year-old R. Moye pled guilty to first-degree reckless homicide, child negligence, and failing to notify a kid’s death.
On October 10, Moye’s older son found his younger brother Jacarie’s body. Reports say the eldest son found his brother’s body covered in a blanket in an advanced state of deco-position when he entered Moye and Jacarie’s home.
After receiving a distress call, first responders found the toddler famished and covered in maggots. Autopsy revealed the 12-year-old weighed 54 pounds.
His damaged arms and body showed evidence of malnutrition and abuse, a horrible neglect. Officials described Moye’s home as filthy and moldy, describing Jacarie’s circumstances. The discovery led to Moye’s arrest.
His capture culminated a months-long search, making him one of Wisconsin’s most sought. Local law enforcement said Moye was arrested in February after multiple tips and leads.
At his trial, Judge L. Crivello called it the worst she had ever seen, comparing it to a horror film. Following her guilty plea, Moye was sentenced to 47 ½ years in jail.
The tragedy shook the town and family. Police were saddened and frustrated by Jacarie’s death. The case also raised questions about how such horrific child abuse could go undiscovered until it was too late. The elder brother who found Jacarie was puzzled and confused after seeing him in such a terrible way.
He described how his father had become increasingly reclusive, citing a terrible illness, and had secluded Jacarie from the family.
The elder son told court documents that Moye had been keeping the victim away from family events for months because the youngster was punished for “acting badly.” Moye allegedly told the victim’s mother that she had been behaving out and “stealing food” recently.
This case emphasizes important child welfare issues and protections against abuse and neglect. It calls into question the efficacy of child protection agencies and the need for stricter monitoring of children, especially in high-risk scenarios.
Moye’s imprisonment may provide Jacarie some justice, but it also highlights the need to safeguard children and prevent such terrible incidents of neglect and cruelty.