A heartbreaking new development in the death of little Annabell Greene. The Scioto County Grand Jury indicted both of her grandparents on six counts of rape in addition to murder charges.
The five-year-old died after injuries sustained back on July 10. New Boston police said she suffered, “multiple injuries and bruising about her body and head area.” Further, they said the injuries were “consistent with being physically abused and hurt.” Scioto County Children Services placed Annabell in the care of her grandparents, Richard and Sonya Greene of New Boston, at the end of May. Mr. Greene was the child’s biological grandfather. Mrs. Greene was the girl’s step-grandmother.
CPS placed Annabell’s two siblings in the home as well. Investigation revealed that both Mr. and Mrs. Greene were previously charged with child endangerment. This prompted brand new Scioto County Children Services Director Jason Mantell to double-check all background screenings on the county’s current foster placements.
The New Charges
Police arrested the Greenes and charged them with:
- Aggravated Murder
- Murder
- 3 counts of Felony Assault
- 3 counts of Endangering a Child
The Scioto County Grand Jury returned indictments on additional charges including six counts of rape each.
The Grand Jury indicted Richard Greene, 46, of New Boston on:
- 2 Counts Aggravated Murder
- 3 Counts Felonious Assault
- 6 Counts Rape
- 9 Counts Endangering Children
His wife, Sonya Greene, 38, was indicted on:
- 2 Counts Aggravated Murder
- 3 Counts Felonious Assault
- 6 Counts Rape
- 11 Counts Endangering Children
No details were given on what prompted the filing of the rape charges. The Scioto County Prosecutor does not comment on the details of open investigations.
Justice For Annabell
At an emotionally charged meeting of the Children Services Board Monday night, citizens pleaded with board members and Director Mantell to make changes to prevent tragedies like this from happening again. A sobbing woman said, “I don’t even have words for what happened with Annabell. It has to change. It has to change today.”
Mantell, who took over as director at the beginning of July, said, ” I don’t debate that we need to make adjustments. I’d been here four or five days when this occurred. There’s no way to prepare yourself. No child should have to pass away like this.”
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