47abc
April 6, 2021
SMYRNA, Del. – Two people have been charged with multiple felonies regarding the abuse and death of Emma Cole, a child whose remains were found at a Smyrna softball field.
We’re told 39-year-old Brandon Haas and 28-year-old Kristie Haas were indicted Monday afternoon on first degree child abuse and endangering the welfare of a child charges, with the possibility of additional charges.
If convicted on all charges, Brandon could face a prison sentence of 45 years. However, Kristie has been further charged with second degree assault, abusing a corpse, and reckless burning, and faces a maximum sentence of 55 years.