This 4 year old child was beaten and tortured by his biological parents, duct taped, placed naked in a cold dark cellar and starved to death. According to prosecutors, his mother, Yoder did nothing to stop the ongoing torture and abuse Judah received by his father, 30-year-old Alan Morgan, who Indiana Department of Corrections records show is now serving a 70-year prison sentence for his son's killing after previously pleading guilty to charges including murder in the case.
The biological mother of a 4-year-old Indiana boy duct-taped, tortured and beat to death over potty training has been sentenced to more than four decades in prison in connection to his brutal slaying and for abusing another one of her children.
Mary Yoder, 28, pleaded guilty in August to felony neglect of a dependent in the death of her son, Judah Morgan, LaPorte County Circuit Court records show.
Authorities said the abuse and killing took place in the family's home near Kingsford Heights, a small town in Union Township, south of Lake Michigan and about 30 miles southwest of South Bend.
After his death, Yoder told investigators the boy was sent to the basement about three times a week as punishment, "for not being potty-trained like his other three siblings in the house."
The Indiana Court of Appeals' findings revealed a potentially damning factor in 4-year-old Judah Morgan's death.
According to the findings, Judah was removed from Morgan's home when he was four months old due to reports of drug use and domestic violence underneath Morgan's roof. The boy was placed in the care of a family member where he remained for 4 years happy & healthy. Six months prior to his death the Indiana Department of Child Services determined that Judah must return to his mother and father's care, despite protests from his foster partents.
Information from: USA Today & FOX 59∼Update January 9, 2024…..
Mary Yoder, 28, was convicted of beating, starving, and imprisoning her toddler in a dark basement before he was beaten to death by his father in 2021. She will serve 42 years in a state correctional facility for killing Judah Morgan, according to court documents.
Judah Marshall Morgan, 4, of Hamlet, passed away unexpectedly at 3:57 a.m., Monday, October 11, 2021 in his home.
He was born June 17, 2017, in La Porte, Indiana. Judah was raised as a happy, beautiful and energetic little boy. He was also bright and funny.
Judah loved fruit and popcorn on family movie nights, and playing with his siblings. At the young age of 18 months, he knew his right hand from his left hand.
He was an intelligent child who learned very quickly and enjoyed teaching others about the things he knew.
Judah loved hats and smiling for photos. He loved the family dogs, Thor and Willow, the park, jumping into puddles, and riding his bike.
Judah loved to sing and dance, and some of his favorite shows were Paw Patrol, PJ Mask, and Magic School Bus.
His favorite character was from the movie Cars, Lightning McQueen. Judah's big brown eyes, bright smile, and beautiful curly blonde hair caught everyone's attention where ever he went.
He was the most wonderful gift to everyone who met him and a sweet boy, who was loved by many. Surviving are his mother, Mary Yoder of Michigan City; grandparents, Katherine and Eric Yoder of Michigan City; four siblings, Micah Yoder of Michigan City, Dexter Yoder and Liam Morgan both of Hamlet and Cohen Fulton of Wisconsin; great grandmother, Noella Jane of Charlotteville, Virgina; step grandmother, Maureen Yoder of Boston, Massachusetts; two uncles, Eric Yoder Jr of Michigan City and Paul Kopanski of Michigan City; great aunts and uncles, Serrita Reilly, Jennie (Matt) Hantzmon, Carolyn (Bob) Beland, Alison (Colin Gleason) Yoder, John (Robin) Jane Jr., and Michael Yoder; cousins, Jenna (Phil) Hullett and her family Kyle, Katelyn and Madison Hullett; and several cousins.
Preceding in death were his great grandfathers, John Yoder and John Jane Sr.
The biological mother of a 4-year-old Indiana boy duct-taped, tortured and beat to death over potty training has been sentenced to more than four decades in prison in connection to his brutal slaying and for abusing another one of her children.
Mary Yoder, 28, pleaded guilty in August to felony neglect of a dependent in the death of her son, Judah Morgan, LaPorte County Circuit Court records show.
Authorities said the abuse and killing took place in the family's home near Kingsford Heights, a small town in Union Township, south of Lake Michigan and about 30 miles southwest of South Bend.
After his death, Yoder told investigators the boy was sent to the basement about three times a week as punishment, "for not being potty-trained like his other three siblings in the house."
The Indiana Court of Appeals' findings revealed a potentially damning factor in 4-year-old Judah Morgan's death.
According to the findings, Judah was removed from Morgan's home when he was four months old due to reports of drug use and domestic violence underneath Morgan's roof. The boy was placed in the care of a family member where he remained for 4 years happy & healthy. Six months prior to his death the Indiana Department of Child Services determined that Judah must return to his mother and father's care, despite protests from his foster partents.
Information from: USA Today & FOX 59∼Update January 9, 2024…..
Mary Yoder, 28, was convicted of beating, starving, and imprisoning her toddler in a dark basement before he was beaten to death by his father in 2021. She will serve 42 years in a state correctional facility for killing Judah Morgan, according to court documents.
Judah Marshall Morgan, 4, of Hamlet, passed away unexpectedly at 3:57 a.m., Monday, October 11, 2021 in his home.
He was born June 17, 2017, in La Porte, Indiana. Judah was raised as a happy, beautiful and energetic little boy. He was also bright and funny.
Judah loved fruit and popcorn on family movie nights, and playing with his siblings. At the young age of 18 months, he knew his right hand from his left hand.
He was an intelligent child who learned very quickly and enjoyed teaching others about the things he knew.
Judah loved hats and smiling for photos. He loved the family dogs, Thor and Willow, the park, jumping into puddles, and riding his bike.
Judah loved to sing and dance, and some of his favorite shows were Paw Patrol, PJ Mask, and Magic School Bus.
His favorite character was from the movie Cars, Lightning McQueen. Judah's big brown eyes, bright smile, and beautiful curly blonde hair caught everyone's attention where ever he went.
He was the most wonderful gift to everyone who met him and a sweet boy, who was loved by many. Surviving are his mother, Mary Yoder of Michigan City; grandparents, Katherine and Eric Yoder of Michigan City; four siblings, Micah Yoder of Michigan City, Dexter Yoder and Liam Morgan both of Hamlet and Cohen Fulton of Wisconsin; great grandmother, Noella Jane of Charlotteville, Virgina; step grandmother, Maureen Yoder of Boston, Massachusetts; two uncles, Eric Yoder Jr of Michigan City and Paul Kopanski of Michigan City; great aunts and uncles, Serrita Reilly, Jennie (Matt) Hantzmon, Carolyn (Bob) Beland, Alison (Colin Gleason) Yoder, John (Robin) Jane Jr., and Michael Yoder; cousins, Jenna (Phil) Hullett and her family Kyle, Katelyn and Madison Hullett; and several cousins.
Preceding in death were his great grandfathers, John Yoder and John Jane Sr.
This 4 year old child was beaten and tortured by his biological parents, duct taped, placed naked in a cold dark cellar and starved to death. According to prosecutors, his mother, Yoder did nothing to stop the ongoing torture and abuse Judah received by his father, 30-year-old Alan Morgan, who Indiana Department of Corrections records show is now serving a 70-year prison sentence for his son's killing after previously pleading guilty to charges including murder in the case.
The biological mother of a 4-year-old Indiana boy duct-taped, tortured and beat to death over potty training has been sentenced to more than four decades in prison in connection to his brutal slaying and for abusing another one of her children.
Mary Yoder, 28, pleaded guilty in August to felony neglect of a dependent in the death of her son, Judah Morgan, LaPorte County Circuit Court records show.
Authorities said the abuse and killing took place in the family's home near Kingsford Heights, a small town in Union Township, south of Lake Michigan and about 30 miles southwest of South Bend.
After his death, Yoder told investigators the boy was sent to the basement about three times a week as punishment, "for not being potty-trained like his other three siblings in the house."
The Indiana Court of Appeals' findings revealed a potentially damning factor in 4-year-old Judah Morgan's death.
According to the findings, Judah was removed from Morgan's home when he was four months old due to reports of drug use and domestic violence underneath Morgan's roof. The boy was placed in the care of a family member where he remained for 4 years happy & healthy. Six months prior to his death the Indiana Department of Child Services determined that Judah must return to his mother and father's care, despite protests from his foster partents.
Information from: USA Today & FOX 59∼Update January 9, 2024…..
Mary Yoder, 28, was convicted of beating, starving, and imprisoning her toddler in a dark basement before he was beaten to death by his father in 2021. She will serve 42 years in a state correctional facility for killing Judah Morgan, according to court documents.
Judah Marshall Morgan, 4, of Hamlet, passed away unexpectedly at 3:57 a.m., Monday, October 11, 2021 in his home.
He was born June 17, 2017, in La Porte, Indiana. Judah was raised as a happy, beautiful and energetic little boy. He was also bright and funny.
Judah loved fruit and popcorn on family movie nights, and playing with his siblings. At the young age of 18 months, he knew his right hand from his left hand.
He was an intelligent child who learned very quickly and enjoyed teaching others about the things he knew.
Judah loved hats and smiling for photos. He loved the family dogs, Thor and Willow, the park, jumping into puddles, and riding his bike.
Judah loved to sing and dance, and some of his favorite shows were Paw Patrol, PJ Mask, and Magic School Bus.
His favorite character was from the movie Cars, Lightning McQueen. Judah's big brown eyes, bright smile, and beautiful curly blonde hair caught everyone's attention where ever he went.
He was the most wonderful gift to everyone who met him and a sweet boy, who was loved by many. Surviving are his mother, Mary Yoder of Michigan City; grandparents, Katherine and Eric Yoder of Michigan City; four siblings, Micah Yoder of Michigan City, Dexter Yoder and Liam Morgan both of Hamlet and Cohen Fulton of Wisconsin; great grandmother, Noella Jane of Charlotteville, Virgina; step grandmother, Maureen Yoder of Boston, Massachusetts; two uncles, Eric Yoder Jr of Michigan City and Paul Kopanski of Michigan City; great aunts and uncles, Serrita Reilly, Jennie (Matt) Hantzmon, Carolyn (Bob) Beland, Alison (Colin Gleason) Yoder, John (Robin) Jane Jr., and Michael Yoder; cousins, Jenna (Phil) Hullett and her family Kyle, Katelyn and Madison Hullett; and several cousins.
Preceding in death were his great grandfathers, John Yoder and John Jane Sr.
The biological mother of a 4-year-old Indiana boy duct-taped, tortured and beat to death over potty training has been sentenced to more than four decades in prison in connection to his brutal slaying and for abusing another one of her children.
Mary Yoder, 28, pleaded guilty in August to felony neglect of a dependent in the death of her son, Judah Morgan, LaPorte County Circuit Court records show.
Authorities said the abuse and killing took place in the family's home near Kingsford Heights, a small town in Union Township, south of Lake Michigan and about 30 miles southwest of South Bend.
After his death, Yoder told investigators the boy was sent to the basement about three times a week as punishment, "for not being potty-trained like his other three siblings in the house."
The Indiana Court of Appeals' findings revealed a potentially damning factor in 4-year-old Judah Morgan's death.
According to the findings, Judah was removed from Morgan's home when he was four months old due to reports of drug use and domestic violence underneath Morgan's roof. The boy was placed in the care of a family member where he remained for 4 years happy & healthy. Six months prior to his death the Indiana Department of Child Services determined that Judah must return to his mother and father's care, despite protests from his foster partents.
Information from: USA Today & FOX 59∼Update January 9, 2024…..
Mary Yoder, 28, was convicted of beating, starving, and imprisoning her toddler in a dark basement before he was beaten to death by his father in 2021. She will serve 42 years in a state correctional facility for killing Judah Morgan, according to court documents.
Judah Marshall Morgan, 4, of Hamlet, passed away unexpectedly at 3:57 a.m., Monday, October 11, 2021 in his home.
He was born June 17, 2017, in La Porte, Indiana. Judah was raised as a happy, beautiful and energetic little boy. He was also bright and funny.
Judah loved fruit and popcorn on family movie nights, and playing with his siblings. At the young age of 18 months, he knew his right hand from his left hand.
He was an intelligent child who learned very quickly and enjoyed teaching others about the things he knew.
Judah loved hats and smiling for photos. He loved the family dogs, Thor and Willow, the park, jumping into puddles, and riding his bike.
Judah loved to sing and dance, and some of his favorite shows were Paw Patrol, PJ Mask, and Magic School Bus.
His favorite character was from the movie Cars, Lightning McQueen. Judah's big brown eyes, bright smile, and beautiful curly blonde hair caught everyone's attention where ever he went.
He was the most wonderful gift to everyone who met him and a sweet boy, who was loved by many. Surviving are his mother, Mary Yoder of Michigan City; grandparents, Katherine and Eric Yoder of Michigan City; four siblings, Micah Yoder of Michigan City, Dexter Yoder and Liam Morgan both of Hamlet and Cohen Fulton of Wisconsin; great grandmother, Noella Jane of Charlotteville, Virgina; step grandmother, Maureen Yoder of Boston, Massachusetts; two uncles, Eric Yoder Jr of Michigan City and Paul Kopanski of Michigan City; great aunts and uncles, Serrita Reilly, Jennie (Matt) Hantzmon, Carolyn (Bob) Beland, Alison (Colin Gleason) Yoder, John (Robin) Jane Jr., and Michael Yoder; cousins, Jenna (Phil) Hullett and her family Kyle, Katelyn and Madison Hullett; and several cousins.
Preceding in death were his great grandfathers, John Yoder and John Jane Sr.
