VERNON, CT (WFSB) – The aunt of a 12-year-old boy who was discovered lifeless in a Florida house is remembering him.
Noah Godleski’s father and stepmom, each of whom have Connecticut ties, are accused of a horrific case of kid abuse.
Noah’s maternal aunt, Brittany Palmer, spoke solely to Channel 3. She stated she’s apprehensive his life could also be overshadowed by the horrific occasions that occurred in Florida.
Palmer desires individuals to know that Noah was a candy boy and had a really vibrant future.
“He was such a ray of sunshine,” she stated.
In the course of the interview, Palmer seemed by the handfuls of images she collected of her nephew since he was a new child.
Whether or not it was using bikes, celebrating Thanksgiving, or sharing a joke, Palmer stated Noah was full of affection.
“He was sick one evening and he stated, ‘Auntie Brittany, will you rock me?’, and I stated ‘In fact I am going to rock you’,” Palmer stated.
He liked the ocean and his look after others was so robust that he needed to be a firefighter, policeman, or F.B.I. agent when he grew up, based on Palmer.
“He simply needed to save lots of lives,” she stated.
Nevertheless, Noah by no means bought the possibility.
Based on an affidavit, his father, Jason Godleski, compelled Noah into an remoted laundry room at their residence in Florida for a number of days and badly beat him.
Godleski and his girlfriend, Samarial Dubose, later left Noah in Florida and drove as much as Connecticut.
Based on police, Godleski himself reported Noah’s loss of life.
He was days away from turning 13 years previous.
Each Godleski and Dubose have been arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter of a kid and failure to report loss of life.
“My aim in life is to vary the [Department of Children and Families] system so it’s not a statewide factor. Nationally, they need to test mother and father,” Palmer stated.
Palmer stated one in every of Noah’s favourite holidays was Thanksgiving.
As her household navigates this troublesome time, she stated she’ll be remembering him and his bubbly character on that day. She desires everybody else to as properly.
“It’s simply so surreal to me. He simply didn’t deserve this,” Palmer added.
A 12-year-old boy was discovered lifeless in a Florida residence final week. Now, his dad and stepmom with Connecticut ties are being accused of a horrific case of kid abuse.
A GoFundMe page was set as much as assist cowl Noah’s funeral and different bills.
His funeral might be held this Saturday at 11 a.m.
