The mother of a 5-year-old girl who was reportedly beaten to death by her grandparents for making her dirty has spoken out on the matter for the first time since the case broke out in Chicago earlier this month. FOOD 32 report.
Kimberly Elwoodsmother to Jada Moorecalled his own father, Klent Elwoods, “a monster” for the July 14 crime.
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‘I consider him a monster’ Mother of dead 5-year-old girl talks about her biological father
Klent Elwoods allegedly confessed to hitting his 5-year-old granddaughter with a belt dozens of times for defecating on himself, according to reports. NBCChicago.
“I have run out of tears. I looked at him like a monster. I don’t even want to carry his last name anymore,” Kimberly told the outlet.
Klent Elwoods and his wife, Lisa Jonescharged with the murder of Moore last Friday, according to ABC 7Chicago. They face life in prison if convicted.
On Monday, prosecutors in Illinois revealed the horrifying details of Moore’s death. They added that she had been beaten for more than two months before her death.
According to the report, the beating was attributed to several instances of the girl getting herself dirty.
Park Forest Police said Klent Elwoods, 62, and his wife, Lisa Jones, 57, both admitted physically abusing Jada. Police said Jada showed signs of recent abuse and also showed signs of previous abuse. https://t.co/OF4O7rTs3T
– FOX 32 News (@fox32news) July 17, 2023
Children’s injuries are more suitable for victims of car accidents, grandparents coldly call 911 in court
NBC News reports that Jada has injuries more consistent with car crash victims than physical abuse injuries.
Klent Elwood’s chilling 911 call was also played in court, where he could be heard admitting to having “hit my little niece”.
He said: “I hit my little niece, and now she’s gone.
According to NBC Chicago, first responders arrived and found Jada “lying on the couch completely naked.” Elwoods allegedly said he was “a little too rough with my nephew” in the back of a police cruiser.
Paramedics managed to revive her with CPR before taking her to the nearby Corner Children’s Hospital. She is believed to have died there shortly before 9 a.m. Saturday, the newspaper reported.
On Saturday morning, many of us in Park Forest awoke to the tragic death of 5-year-old Jada Moore, who died of child abuse injuries at the hands of her grandparents. Tonight the community came together for a vigil in her honor. pic.twitter.com/0an8RHSkCv
— John V. Moore (@johnvmoore) July 21, 2023
Mother entrusts her little daughter to grandparents to take care of after falling into a difficult time
Elwoods and Jones allegedly began stalking Jada after visiting her and her mother, Kimberly, in Georgia in March.
Kim told her parents she had “fallen at a difficult time” and needed them to watch over their granddaughter while she stood up, NBC Chicago reported.
Officers eventually executed a search warrant at Elwoods and Jones’ home in suburban Chicago.
As reported by FOX 32, they found a belt and a pair of children’s shorts with dirty underwear. Investigators also found a notarized letter from the girl’s mother giving them custody of Jada.
“I think that man is a stand-up. And he really is a monster,” she told ABC 7 Chicago. “I love my daughter so much. I admire her. And I want her to know that even up there she is loved.”
Kimberly Elwoods, mother of 5-year-old Jada Moore, spoke during tonight’s vigil. Elwoods father and wife accused of killing girl in Park Forest @WGNNews pic.twitter.com/JM3N0t3cxR
– Dana Rebik (@DanaRebikWGN) July 21, 2023
Judge rejects grandparent bond, GoFundMe sets up, vigil held in Jada’s honor
Meanwhile, a judge has denied Klent Elwoods and Lisa Jones’ relationship. The two will return to court on August 2, according to ABC 7.
Kimberly has since established a GoFundMe account to raise money to bring Jada’s body back from Chicago to Georgia. When this article was published, the fundraising campaign had raised $2,600 out of a $10,000 goal.
Those interested in donating to Kimberly’s GoFundMe can do so This.
A vigil for Jada took place outside her grandparents’ home on Thursday (July 20), according to FOX 32.
