Kelsey Ficks

Kelsey Michelle Ficks

October 17 2011 - August 21 2013

Age: 22 months old 

Kelsey was born on October 17, 2011 to Shanna Shaffer-Ficks and David Ficks in Ohio, USA. Kelsey was described as a beautiful, vibrant, and loving toddler, with an infectious smile. She was considered a miracle baby because she survived three rounds of chemotherapy while in her mother's womb. Doctors urged Kelsey's mother to terminate the pregnancy upon receiving a cancer diagnosis, but she refused. She later made a full recovery, and Kelsey was later born perfectly healthy with no complications.

On August 21 2013, Kelsey was put at the dining room table to paint along with her 4 year old sister, Taylor. Kelsey sat in her usual spot at the head of the table. Behind her, against the wall, was a towering glass and wood cabinet. Just as they began painting, the family's Labrador retriever was soaking wet outside so Shana slipped out the back door for 'not even a minute and a half' to towel her off. With the back door shut, she heard nothing unusual. But as soon as she came back inside, Kelsey was crying and walking toward her with blood gushing from her head.

Later, Kelsey's 4 year old sister Taylor, the only witness, told sheriff’s investigators Kelsey put her feet up and pushed against on the table, shoving the chair back into the cabinet. Shana instinctively grabbed something to apply pressure before calling 911. Her head and her ear are cut in half. Then Kelsey stopped breathing. She passed away in her mother's arms.

Rest in peace Kelsey.