Two Women Charged in Toddlers Death from Burn Injuries

News Summary

In Florence, South Carolina, two women have been arrested following the tragic death of a 2-year-old girl, who suffered severe burn injuries. Ky’Ledja Janissa Holloway, 20, is charged with great bodily injury after allegedly inflicting burns by deliberately pouring hot liquid on the child’s legs. Traquianna Joetteless Holloway-Wilson, 29, faces charges for failing to provide medical treatment. The child’s death was linked to untreated burns which led to an infection. The case raises significant concerns regarding child safety and care.

Florence, South Carolina – Two women have been charged in connection with the death of a 2-year-old girl who suffered severe burn injuries. Ky’Ledja Janissa Holloway, 20, and Traquianna Joetteless Holloway-Wilson, 29, face serious charges related to the tragic incident that took place earlier this year in Florence County.

The incident occurred at a residence on Bair Court in early January. Reports indicate that Holloway deliberately burned the child’s legs with hot liquid, causing second-degree burns on her knees and lower legs. At the time of the injury, Holloway was responsible for the care of the child. Instead of seeking medical care following the incident, neither Holloway nor anyone else who looked after the child took her to a doctor, which ultimately led to her death two days later from an infection linked to the untreated burns.

Ky’Ledja Holloway has been charged with inflicting great bodily injury upon a child, while Holloway-Wilson is charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk and failing to seek medical treatment for the injured child. Both women were arrested on May 6 and taken to the Florence County Detention Center. According to an arrest warrant, Holloway allegedly “threw” hot liquid on the child’s legs, highlighting the severity of her actions. At the same time, it is alleged that Holloway-Wilson was aware of the burns and did not provide necessary medical assistance.

The child was ultimately found dead on January 11, following a police response to a disturbance report at the home. Family members disclosed to authorities that a child was deceased, prompting an immediate investigation. In relation to this case, the child’s godmother, Patricia Stafford, 60, has also been charged with unlawful neglect of a child for her failure to seek medical treatment for the injuries sustained by the child.

Ky’Ledja Holloway currently remains in custody at the Florence County Detention Center, while Traquianna Holloway-Wilson was granted release shortly after her arrest on a $10,000 bond on May 7. The case is now under the scrutiny of the 12th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, which is responsible for the prosecution.

These tragic events have raised serious concerns regarding the duty of care expected from individuals responsible for the well-being of minors. The details surrounding the injuries and the ensuing lack of medical treatment have become focal points in the ongoing investigation. The authorities are treating the case with utmost seriousness, aiming to ensure justice for the deceased child and her family.

The overarching theme of this incident emphasizes the importance of timely medical intervention, especially in cases involving children and preventable injuries. The community is left mourning the loss of a young life while grappling with the implications of the charges brought against both women involved in the child’s care.

As investigations continue, local authorities and the community hope for answers and a resolution that will honor the memory of the child whose life was cut tragically short. The legal processes ahead will seek to address the actions of the parties involved while reinforcing the public’s awareness of child safety and protection.

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