The rumor that has circulated since the November 28 abuse that led to the death of three-year-old Jayda Kyle is that Jayda's maternal grandfather Judd McPherson, a powerful local attorney, arrived at his daughter Devyn Kyle's home at 405 Meadow Lake Drive in Carl Junction and tampered with evidence before law enforcement arrived.
While that makes a great story for conspiracy theorists, it has one major flaw.
It did not happen.
While the tragic events were unfolding in the home where Devyn Kyle, her boyfriend Jalen Vaden and her children from her marriage to Mackenzie Kyle were living on the evening of November 28, Judd McPherson not only wasn't there, he was not even in the state.
Sources close to the investigation tell the Turner Report McPherson was with his daughter, Brenlee McPherson, at Pittsburg State University that evening. Brenlee McPherson plays for the PSU women's basketball team.
While much remains uncertain about the events that transpired that evening, Jalen Vaden was the one who called 9-1-1 seeking help for Jayda at approximately the same time Devyn Kyle called her father in Pittsburg.
Emergency medical responders and the Carl Junction Police arrived long before anyone else. Jayda was taken to Mercy Hospital and from there to Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City where she died three days later.
While McPherson as not at his daughter's home that evening, the speculation that he was grew from Children's Division documents that were posted on social media and provided to the Turner Report, which confirmed their authenticity.
While the documents make no mention of McPherson being at the home, those who commented on them on various social media sites at some point began insisting he was.
Children's Division investigators claimed McPherson was "manipulating" the investigation and that he and his wife, Carmen, had given inconsistent statements.
The report determined that the McPhersons should not have contact with the child unless supervised by the Children's Division.The report detailed the Children's Division investigator's problems with answers provided by McPherson concerning the injuries that Jayda Kyle suffered.
Children's Division is having increasing concerns as more time has been allotted to look at the facts of the case. There appears, at this time, to be several inconsistencies which would cause concern for (the child) as well as the ongoing investigation.
On 11/29/2017 at 3:46 a.m., Judd McPherson contacted me stating that all doctors had said this was a medical thing. However, medical records show that Devyn and family were notified by Dr. Michelle Pannell at Mercy in Joplin on 11/28/2017 at 10:37 p.m. that this was suspected non-accidental head trauma.
Children's Division was informed by law enforcement that while completing interviews of witnesses that Dr. Pannell stated Devyn was explaining that she found Jayda laying on the floor in her room at which point either Carmen or Judd corrected her and stated, "You mean when he found her" (talking about Jalen)."
When Children's Division determined that custody of Jayda's brother would go to another family member, McPherson did not take it well, according to the report.
When informing Judd of the current situation, he first asked who the judge was who signed the order, then he stated he would be getting that changed and ended the call. During this call, Judd did not ask any questions about the abuse and doctors have stated the family has not asked them either as to what or who could have caused it.
The report also revealed that Carmen McPherson and not Devyn Kyle rode the helicopter to Children's Mercy Hospital with Jayda.
Judd McPherson said that was due to the weight limit, according to the report, but Devyn Kyle told investigating officers and the Children's Division that she and Vaden "went home to change."
The report says McPherson received a court order allowing Jalen Vaden to have contact with Jayda at the hospital "after she had been diagnosed with abusive head trauma and knowing he was one of her caretakers at the time."
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Children's Division is having increasing concerns as more time has been allotted to look at the facts of the case. There appears, at this time, to be several inconsistencies which would cause concern for (the child) as well as the ongoing investigation.
On 11/29/2017 at 3:46 a.m., Judd McPherson contacted me stating that all doctors had said this was a medical thing. However, medical records show that Devyn and family were notified by Dr. Michelle Pannell at Mercy in Joplin on 11/28/2017 at 10:37 p.m. that this was suspected non-accidental head trauma.
Children's Division was informed by law enforcement that while completing interviews of witnesses that Dr. Pannell stated Devyn was explaining that she found Jayda laying on the floor in her room at which point either Carmen or Judd corrected her and stated, "You mean when he found her" (talking about Jalen)."
When Children's Division determined that custody of Jayda's brother would go to another family member, McPherson did not take it well, according to the report.
When informing Judd of the current situation, he first asked who the judge was who signed the order, then he stated he would be getting that changed and ended the call. During this call, Judd did not ask any questions about the abuse and doctors have stated the family has not asked them either as to what or who could have caused it.
The report also revealed that Carmen McPherson and not Devyn Kyle rode the helicopter to Children's Mercy Hospital with Jayda.
Judd McPherson said that was due to the weight limit, according to the report, but Devyn Kyle told investigating officers and the Children's Division that she and Vaden "went home to change."
The report says McPherson received a court order allowing Jalen Vaden to have contact with Jayda at the hospital "after she had been diagnosed with abusive head trauma and knowing he was one of her caretakers at the time."
Jalen Vaden has been charged with second degree murder and felony child abuse.
The next hearing in the case is scheduled for Monday, March 12.
Recordings of interviews with Jaden Valen, Devyn Kyle among items turned over to defense during discovery process
Gag order expected in Jalen Vaden case
Reporter/Carl Junction City Councilwoman threatens Jayda's Beat founder, says Vaden guilty, McPherson not involved
Press conference claim: Jalen Vaden confession to Jayda Kyle murder was coerced
Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney outlines evidence against Jalen Vaden
Jalen Vaden to Jayda Kyle's father: I pray that you know I didn't do this to her
Family of accused Jayda Kyle murderer suspects outside manipulation as SMB, GoFundMe shut down accounts
Explosive court documents claim Jayda Kyle's mother turned her death into a social media event
Jayda Kyle's mother to answer questions under oath; defense to add Judd McPherson as a witness
Dankelson refuses to recuse from Jayda Kyle murder case, says he does not have a close relationship with Judd McPherson
Jalen Vaden's lawyer asks for change of judge, cites Dankelson's close relationship with Judd McPherson
Jalen Vaden bond decision delayed, preliminary hearing waived
Accused killer of Jayda Kyle to waive preliminary hearing
Bond motion filed for accused killer of three-year-old Jayda Kyle
Jasper County Sheriff: We are still investigating Jayda Kyle's death
Children's Division documents: Grandfather attempting to manipulate Jayda Kyle murder investigation
Juvenile Office documents: Jayda Kyle suffered bleeding from brain, severely torn retina, probably already brain dead when she arrived in K. C.
Some thoughts on the Joplin Globe's article on the Jayda Kyle murder investigation
Probable cause: Carl Junction man abused three-year-old, left her on the floor bloody, unconscious
Jayda Kyle obituary
Gag order expected in Jalen Vaden case
Reporter/Carl Junction City Councilwoman threatens Jayda's Beat founder, says Vaden guilty, McPherson not involved
Press conference claim: Jalen Vaden confession to Jayda Kyle murder was coerced
Jasper County Prosecuting Attorney outlines evidence against Jalen Vaden
Jalen Vaden to Jayda Kyle's father: I pray that you know I didn't do this to her
Family of accused Jayda Kyle murderer suspects outside manipulation as SMB, GoFundMe shut down accounts
Explosive court documents claim Jayda Kyle's mother turned her death into a social media event
Jayda Kyle's mother to answer questions under oath; defense to add Judd McPherson as a witness
Dankelson refuses to recuse from Jayda Kyle murder case, says he does not have a close relationship with Judd McPherson
Jalen Vaden's lawyer asks for change of judge, cites Dankelson's close relationship with Judd McPherson
Jalen Vaden bond decision delayed, preliminary hearing waived
Accused killer of Jayda Kyle to waive preliminary hearing
Bond motion filed for accused killer of three-year-old Jayda Kyle
Jasper County Sheriff: We are still investigating Jayda Kyle's death
Children's Division documents: Grandfather attempting to manipulate Jayda Kyle murder investigation
Juvenile Office documents: Jayda Kyle suffered bleeding from brain, severely torn retina, probably already brain dead when she arrived in K. C.
Some thoughts on the Joplin Globe's article on the Jayda Kyle murder investigation
Probable cause: Carl Junction man abused three-year-old, left her on the floor bloody, unconscious
Jayda Kyle obituary
I have not seen anything on social media saying that he was at the house. I have seen multiple statements that he was called BEFORE 911. I suppose the cell phone records will tell the truth of that in due time.
ReplyDeleteI never thought he was at the house.
ReplyDeleteIf you pull up Pittsburgh Gorillas women's basketball schedule 2017-2018 there is no game on Nov.28th 2017. http://www.pittstategorillas.com/schedule.aspx?path=wbball
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing in that post about a basketball game. I Just mentioned that she played basketball at Pitt State.
ReplyDeleteYes but if you look at comments on post Shannon Becker says he was at the game , his daughter was playing. There was no game so someone's lying.
DeleteI have heard people say that Judd was there helping clean up the place and destroy evidence. So thanks for clearing that up.
ReplyDeleteStrange, because I've heard that the person who picked up her son was a witness to Judd being there along with the Dr who was there before EMT. So somebody is lying.
ReplyDeleteYep. It's all about manipulation. The alibi was yet another family member. Go figure
DeleteThank you for continuing to write the truth Randy, I believe many of us have been led astray by all the social media speculation. I just pray that justice is served for Jayda. And her family can start trying to piece their lives back together.
ReplyDeleteWell, D & J *did* go home before going to KC
ReplyDeleteI mean she did still go home between hospitals (with him) so this doesn’t change much for me
ReplyDeleteLove how this was twisted in favor of someone in the wrong. I also never read that he was present at the address. Make sure you report facts only. What I find sad is the word "approximately". Approximately and exactly are as different as black and white and although the difference may not matter, I want to know why he was called at all at that moment. Why?!? Your child is in the floor unconscious and your first thought is to grab your phone even though EMS is on the line already? No way. This is where everyone's "conspiracy theory" begins. Those are the actions of someone with a guilty conscience and not of a parent worried about their child. She didn't die 3 days later. She was pronounced dead 3 days later. This report is disgusting and manipulative.
ReplyDeleteWhat’s your source on Devyn calling Judd at the same time as Jalen calling 911? Because that didn’t happen either.
ReplyDeleteDon't you mean sources close to the manipulation?
ReplyDeleteIt will all come out and the lies will come to light. Of course access to all the calls n texts are coming out by the defense. And to think a innocent young man is sitting for months without his own Son and dealing with what he witnessed that night and morw than likely the whole relationship. How they sleep at night is what Id like to know..Only the mighty ones would sit and think they are untouchable at this point !!! A precious little girl was beat yes beat to death!Justice will be served ..Watch
ReplyDeleteHow can anyone still take up for a murderer of this beautiful girl ? Give it up! First his family claimed there was never a confession, that it was already written up , then it was coerced, it went from them saying he's guilty in part of it , to claiming free him, he's innocent, then it comes out that he VOLUNTARILY wrote out a confession , & signed it , which is on video (so out the window the coerced confession goes). What more do people need that he killed this little girl? Maybe Devyn was in shock , or distraught & didn't want to believe someone she trusted with her life , as well as her children's lives could do such a thing. She'll live with that FOREVER, let the woman grieve , & try to piece her life back together for her son instead of picking her family apart , she has to deal with this long after the show is over for everyone. What happen to his attorney doing a outside investigation? Does she not need it now that she has the cold hard facts ? It's sad how many have let their hatred for the McPherson's steer their judgment. It's down right disgusting that he reached out to the father from jail, when screenshots posted show he was mad that the father was able to see HIS DAUGHTER in her final moments. Let these families grieve . And face the fact the evidence speaks louder & louder the more it's released !!!!
ReplyDelete@ 7:25 AM - You're damn right!
ReplyDeleteJust worried the Jasper County investigation will screw it up.
I will be glad when the truth comes out.
ReplyDeleteIn fact everything people have speculated on is a crock.
He indeed murdered this child and admitted as much in graphic detail.
He asked if Judd was there prior to confession and also requested Judd not be allowed to come in where he was.Hmm wonder why? Scared he would be killed?
All requests for funds and media ceased once his lawyer received the hard cold evidence against her client.why?
Because she had truly believed he was innocent or she wouldn't have taken the case.
She now sits asking herself why!!
When you all find out the mother wasnt actually home and j was updating the prayer page,what then?