The accused killer of a 2-year-old Joplin boy will be in Jasper County Circuit Court 9 a.m. Monday for a pre-trial hearing or change of plea, according to online court records.
Brian O'Grodnick, 24, is charged with first degree murder and six counts of child abuse in connection with the June 2, 2020 death of Jameson Long and events leading up to the death.
Barring a change of plea, O'Grodnick's trial is scheduled to begin September 18, with five days set aside Judge Gayle Crane will officiate.
The allegations against O'Grodnick are detailed in the probable cause statement:
Medical staff observed (the child) to have multiple bruises to his ear, scalp, face, neck, jaw, chest and abdomen. He also had a rib fracture, jaw injury, contusion to his liver and pancreas as well as brain and retinal hemorrhages. The injuries were caused by blunt force trauma.
(The child) was pronounced dead on June 2, 2020 as a result of those injuries.
In response to questioning by police, O'Grodnick admitted to repeatedly striking (the child) in the head and abdomen between May 30, 2020 and the morning of May 31, 2020.
The beatings that killed Jameson Long were the last in a long-term abuse of the child, according to the probable cause statement in O'Grodnick's earlier felony child abuse cases:
On multiple dates in 2020, Brian O'Grodnick committed the offense of abuse of a child at (an apartment) at 1920 E. 8th Street, Joplin, Jasper County, against a two-year-old child.
On April 20, 2020, O'Grodnick pinches the face of (the child) forcing the corners of his mouth to touch then shoves him by his face.
On April 21, 2020, O'Grodnick again pinches (the child's) face while forcing him to make statements then slaps him in the face.
On April 22, 2020, O'Grodnick chokes (the child) with one hand around his throat while he is made to beg for water.
Also on April 22, 2020, O'Grodnick puts his fist up to (the child's) face lightly two times then on the third time he punches (the child) in the face.
On May 1, 2020, O'Grodnick grabs (the child) by the hair and asks (him) "do you love me" then shoves him.
All of these incidents were discovered on videos on O'Grodnick's cell phone. O'Grodnick admitted to making the videos and performing the abuse against (the child) under Miranda.
In the videos, (the child) is observed to have multiple bruises and scratches on his face and chin and is crying and shaking.
Absolutely unreal doing this to a child. This is one of my 3 things in life that will put you in a spot that you really do not want to be. Missouri needs to go back to the death penalty laws!!
ReplyDeleteHe needs to die in prison so sick !!He really needs tortured unfortunately that won't happen prayers for his family this needs to be done!!!
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