Emelyantsev Pleads Guilty
Kimberly Emelyantsev pleaded guilty June 20. She was originally charged with first felony murder for the death of Nikoli, her adoptive son of only several months. She pleaded guilty to a lesser felony charge and will face up to 15 years in prison when she is sentenced August 8.
She stated that she dropped the boy on his head out of frustration…he was fussy. The Tooele County prosecutors dropped child abuse charges related to the other child, a 4 year old.
To read more from A Child Chosen:
From other sources:
Woman admits to child-abuse homicide in death of infant
Adoptive Mother Pleads Guilty in Infant’s Death
Tooele Mom Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse Homicide
Russia Brutilzes Children, Doesn’t Care
Adoptive Mom Admits to Baby Dropping
I was there in the court room during the sentencing and I don’t remember the phrase “he was fussy” being mentioned. I do remember the word frustration being mentioned, but there weren’t a lot of details in her statement. I think we are all guilty of getting frustrated with our children, and I think her dropping her 14 month old was an accident. In any case we know she had no intention of harming him or ending his life.
Here is where I got that from:
http://www.sltrib.com/justice/ci_9675250
Scott,
I agree that she probably dropped him on accident. I have a special needs son from Russia and I get very frustrated with his behavior at times. When he was younger and I carried him a lot he used to hit me, kick, me, head butt me, bite me, etc. I can see any mother dropping a child in those types of circumstances.
And, if there were other children around wanting her attention I can see where it would be even more frustrating.
Adoption is very difficult.