Joseph Wayne Wallace
July 29 1989 - April 19 1993
Age: 3 years old
Joseph's mother, Amanda Wallace, told authorities that she had Joseph stand on a chair, wrapped an extension cord around his neck, tied the other end of the cord above a door, gagged him with a sock, and placed tape over his mouth. She then proceeded wave and say "goodbye" to Joseph, and watched as Joseph innocently gave the same response back, and removed the chair out from under him before walking away. Joseph's baby brother was also present in the apartment, but was unharmed.
The incident occurred shortly after a judge placed Joseph back into his mother's care, despite her psychiatrist's warning that she should "never have custody this baby (Joseph) or any other child." Joseph's mother also had a long history of severe mental health problems and violent behavior. As a result, Joseph was removed from her care, placed in a foster home, and then returned to her on three separate occasions - the last time proving to have fatal consequences.
Amanda Wallace received life in prison, but committed suicide a year into her sentence.
The incident occurred shortly after a judge placed Joseph back into his mother's care, despite her psychiatrist's warning that she should "never have custody this baby (Joseph) or any other child." Joseph's mother also had a long history of severe mental health problems and violent behavior. As a result, Joseph was removed from her care, placed in a foster home, and then returned to her on three separate occasions - the last time proving to have fatal consequences.
Amanda Wallace received life in prison, but committed suicide a year into her sentence.
Rest in peace Joseph.
R.I.P
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