Supposed to be caring for. That nurse was once facing decades in prison, but tonight, shes a free woman. 9 on your sides ashley zilka spoke with the Dearborn County prosecutor about what led to this decision. Kathy hess worked at this care center for almost 20 years. She had a good reputation until one day back in december 2013 when her patient died. The dearborn Prosecutor Says it was almost ruled a natural deathuntil a witness came forward. In december of 2013 77 year old dionne scalf died here at Woodland Hills care center in lawrenceburg. Now two years later her nurse, 60 year old kathy hess admitted she broke scalfs vertebra while in her care. 01 03 the point was to hold some point of accountability to this lady whose actions resulted in the death of dione scalf. 11 at one point hess was looking at 20 years in prison. Now she will serve 18 months on nonreporting probation. This week hess received a three year sentence. Dearborn county prosecutor, aaron negangard, agreed to dismiss
After she was found in the back seat of this car in dayton her mother, Brittany Russell, was found in the front seat slumped over the Steering Wheel dead of a gunshot wound Chris Edwards havens father we basically went to dayton look for her until about four in the morning then i came back down her finished up the reports then they told me to go home and try to rest i couldnt sleep i got the phone call about 9 30 this morning saying they found my kid. Middletown police say that russell who was a non custodial parent went to Edwards House yesterday and convinced a babysitter to allow her to take haven for awhileedwards reached russell last night who said that she would bring haven home soonbut that never happened sot now i have her back and am happy that shes home but im still tore up about the situation thats about as much as i have to say. Today in an exclusive interview with Brittany Russells father he admitted that his daughter struggled with a heroin addiction and said that russell
Wall02 07 28i said im gonna die. Tonight is the night that this man kills me. She says brown grabbed a hammer continuing his rampage 02 05 20i finally got out while he was in the living room i ran out of my house up the streetturning around brandy saw her kitchen up in flames 02 12 04he put my clothes on the front two burners and had em up high. The room so hot the blinds were melting. In court browns attorney maintained his clients innocence. But brandy says she can finally sleep. Now sharing this message02 09 19i dont care if its verbal, physical, mental its abuse. And no woman deserves it because this is what could happen and you might not make it. Tonight browns being held here on 600thousanddollars bond. If you or someone you know is trying to escape an abusive Relationship Police say the best thing to do ask for a temporary protection breaking at 11 in columbus, ohio. Police kill a man after they say he attacked people with a machette. The man cut several people in a resturant ne
Wont help the fbi break into the San Bernardino shooters phone. This case is not about the phone. This case is about the future. His message for victims families and this morning, new reports isis supporters may be threatening facebooks Mark Zuckerberg. And charge. The elephants caught on camera heading straight for a u. S. Senator. What happens next, an epic close call. And good morning, america. Pretty scary moment for senator jeff flake. You kept the elephants calm. Sflt slowest elephant can outfast the fastest man. Thankfully they cant outrun the safari jeeps. Welcome back. Great trip. A lot of news to get to including this rescue unfolding right now. A live look at rockaway beach. And a coast guard went in to get it. See how rocky the seas are and the coast guard ship actually overturned. So far everyone is okay but the rescue is going on right now. Well stay on top of in this morning. Take a look now at waverly, virginia, where a state of emergency was declared. 53 reported torna
It was quickly contained. But during that time administrators here at Amanda Elementary School took precaution for the sake of safety. Police and fire surrounded Amanda Elementary School around lunchtime today. And just a mile away emergency vehicles at a different scene for a chemical spill. Anthony gloss concerned parent i heard that it was chemical leak and that it was sulfur or something that could be acid so i was just worried that the kids were breathing all that in. It all began here at pilot chemical when crews noticed a leaking tanker truck. Thats when Middletown Police took to social media warning those in the area. And shortly after middletown city schools took action. Sam ison superintendent, middletown city schools they secured everyone into one room and they had all the windows shut and they had all of the proper authorities notified. Hazmet crews were also called to the scene to test the air quality. But eventually no threat was found. Were not experts in that area so ob