A Frantic 911 Call
The mother, identified as 32-year-old Jessica Morrison, tearfully told dispatchers her son, Ethan, had vanished from their backyard while playing. Neighbors joined search efforts, and an Amber Alert was issued—until police noticed inconsistencies in Morrison’s story. Surveillance footage from a nearby gas station contradicted her timeline, and forensic dogs led officers to a shallow grave in the woods behind her property.

A Hidden History of Abuse
Court records reveal Morrison had a history of child welfare investigations, though no prior charges were filed. Detectives found texts discussing “getting rid of the problem” and evidence of long-term neglect. A relative, who wished to remain anonymous, said, “We knew something was off, but we never imagined… this.”

A Community in Shock
As Morrison was led away in handcuffs, neighbors sobbed in disbelief. “We helped her look for Ethan,” one said. “How could she lie to our faces?” The boy’s father, who was estranged from Morrison, collapsed upon hearing the news.

Justice for Ethan
Morrison now faces charges of aggravated child abuse and false reporting. Police vow to uncover the full truth—but for a grieving town, the hardest question remains: How could a mother do this?