Sentenced: Malachi Will Never Hug His New Mom, Abuse Has Left Him Profoundly Disabled

[Sugar Cookie]

Alyssia Snow cried as she hugged family and friends, saying goodbye Thursday evening before she was handcuffed and led away from Baxter County Circuit Court after being sentenced to 26 years in prison for the abuse suffered by her infant son, Alyas Snow.

Alyas, now two years old, has been adopted by his foster parents and now carries the name of Malachi Wiggins. His mother, Debra, hugged him as the sentence was announced.

But Malachi never hugged her back. Unless a miracle occurs, Malachi will never hug his new mother, who clearly loves him. There are many things Malachi won't do.

That's because the blunt force trauma Malachi suffered in February of 2016 left him profoundly physically, mentally and emotionally disabled.

He will never smile on his birthday. He will never laugh and ride a bike. In fact, it is unlikely Malachi will ever be able to feed himself by hand.

His head has stopped growing as a result of the trauma he suffered.

A Baxter County jury of seven women and five men took four and a half hours to reach guilty verdicts against Alyssia Snow on charges of permitting child abuse and endangering the welfare of a minor. They found her not guilty of first-degree battery, the most serious charge she faced.

That charge carried a maximum penalty of life in prison. Instead, her son will be the one sentenced to a life devoid of what most consider to make life worth living; to show and receive love, to laugh and smile, to cry, to simply enjoy the company of those whose company one chooses to keep.

Alyssia Kirby has the possibility of being placed on parole after serving just four years and four months in prison. That's what Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Kerry Chism told the jury.

Only God, the love of his adoptive parents and the combined tireless work of medical profession and his new parents have the possibility of paroling Malachi from a life his mother and father sentenced him to when they beat him in some unknown fashion and then failed to take him to the emergency room while his brain bled and he had countless seizures.

Malachi's birth father, Jonathan Snow, is serving a prison sentence of more than 40 years for his role in the trauma suffered by the infant when he was less than two months old. Jonathan Snow has filed notice he is appealing his sentence.

The jury decided there was not enough evidence to convict Alyssia Snow of battering her infant son. They decided there was enough evidence to send her to prison for doing nothing about the abuse that sentenced her son to a life some may wonder is worth if living.

However, Malachi's adoptive mother and father don't. They formally adopted him Jan. 10 of this year, just 17 days short of his second birthday.

When his new mother took the stand during the sentencing phase of the trial, the love in her voice for her new son was clear.

While she told the jury Malachi's life may be shortened, he will never ride a bike or feed himself, she said he likes to look outdoors.

"He's a beautiful boy," Debra Wiggins told the jury of her son.

While some may question What kind of life Malachi may have, one thing is clear. The life he has will be one filled family that loves him.

Shortly before Alyssia Snow left the courtroom in handcuffs, Malachi Wiggins left the courtroom in the arms of his loving mother.

https://www.baxterbulletin.com/stor...gets-26-years-infant-battery-case/1088924001/

 

[Sejanus]

Fuck that cunt sideways with a chainsaw.
4 years is insulting.
She should get the 40 years and the cuck John should get death.

 

[Ripley]

God bless the adoptive parents, but is such a life worth living. It might’ve been kinder to let him go.

 

[ghosttruck]

Update:

Snow approved for parole

Originally sentenced to 41 years in prison, Snow will be out after less than five

www.baxterbulletin.com

 

[Craygor]

Last December, Snow's conviction for 1st Degree Battery was overturned by a 3-2 decision by the Arkansas Court of Appeals, which left only the 1st Degree Child Endangerment which carried a 6 year sentence.

In ruling for Snow, Judge Brandon J. Harrison, writing for the three assenting judges, wrote:

"The state suggests that we use the 'improbable explanations for the bruising' as evidence of Snow's guilt, but the record shows that it was Kirby, not Snow, who offered the improbable explanations. The state also argues that the baby was in the care of only Snow and Kirby when the injuries occurred, that both parents denied any major accidents had occurred, and that Snow and Kirby had not hurt the baby. That only Snow and Kirby had access to the child does not indicate the guilt of one parent and not the other, nor does both parents' denial of any major accidents. It is true that Snow told investigators that Kirby had not hurt the baby, but he also said that he had not hurt the baby. And Kirby never indicated that Snow had hurt the baby. And though he did not immediately seek medical attention for the baby, this is not sufficient evidence that Snow, as opposed to Kirby, caused the harm. And finally, the video and accompanying commentary are certainly odd, but we cannot agree they are necessarily proof of guilt. The argument could just as easily be made that the fact he made the videos is proof of his innocence and show the concern and uncertainty of a young father.

"Based on the evidence presented, we hold that the state failed to exclude every other reasonable hypothesis; on this evidence it is just as reasonable to conclude that Kirby was the perpetrator. As we said earlier, two equally reasonable conclusions as to what occurred may give rise to a suspicion of guilt, but that is not enough to support a conviction. Consequently, we must reverse and dismiss Snow's conviction for first-degree battery."

Battery charge against Johnathan Snow related to beating of newborn son dismissed

The Arkansas Court of Appeals said the jury did not have enough evidence to convict Jonathan Daniel Snow of a battery charge.

www.baxterbulletin.com

The link also has the dissenting view, if you are interested in reading it.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Alyssia Kirby-Snow's bid to appeal her convictions in a notorious child abuse case got a boost Friday after her former attorney filed paperwork informing the court her appeal paperwork was filed late due to an error on his part.

In February of last year, a Baxter County Circuit Court jury found Kirby-Snow, who was represented by Benjamin Gibson, guilty of first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and permitting child abuse. Her newborn son nearly died after suffering severe physical trauma that doctor said will leave him profoundly disabled and significantly shorten his lifespan.

The jury recommended and the judge imposed the maximum sentence allowed under law, 26 years. Additionally, the jury recommended the sentences be imposed consecutively. The judge once again imposed the jury's recommendation.

Kirby-Snow's husband, Jonathan Snow, had already been found guilty by another Baxter County jury of first-degree battery and first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor for their son's injuries.

Jonathan Snow appealed the verdict and the Arkansas Circuit Court of appeals partially overturned his case, throwing out the more serious battery conviction and leaving in place the endangering conviction.

That move reduced Snow's prison sentence from 41 years to six years. Recently, the Arkansas Parole Board approved Snow's bid for parole, meaning he will be released from prison soon, though officials have not stated a specific date.

Kirby-Snow began appealing her convictions shortly after she was sent to prison in February of last year. She filed paperwork with the court indicating she would move forward "pro se" meaning she was filing the paperwork herself.

She filed a petition asking for a reduction of her sentence, telling the court she was "only sentenced and convicted of allowing child abuse as a result of my husband losing his court case," and telling the court Jonathan Snow was convicted on circumstantial evidence alone.

Attorney takes blame for late appeal

Attorney Ben Gibson told the court he was unfamiliar with appellate rules

www.baxterbulletin.com

 

[LFODBiker]

O.K. so the 'Get Your Shit Pushed In Hillbilly Douche-canoe' is getting out early and the bearded pig/slopqueef/woman (fuck it I give up...) female(???), seems to have a shot at a get out of jail early card as well...

How about as part of their individual paroles, they're required to pay restitution to their son's adoptive family for stepping up and going above & beyond (they don't get visitation though)...

Seems it would be the least they can do, all things considered.

 

[Olivia]

Disgusting. That’s all I have.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

10-21-2020 Alyssia KIRBY-SNOW, Appellant v. STATE of Arkansas, Appellee” Kirby-Snow v. State, 609 S.W.3d 686, (Ark. Ct. App. 2020)

“Viewed in the light most favorable to the State, the testimony established substantial evidence to support Kirby-Snow's convictions. Accordingly, we affirm. Affirmed.” Kirby-Snow v. State, 609 S.W.3d 686, 692 (Ark. Ct. App. 2020)

Name:
Kirby, Alyssia

Facility Address
302 Corrections Drive Newport, Arkansas 72112 Map

Total Time*
26 yrs.

Current Prison Sentence History​

Offense	Sentence Date	County	Case #	Sentence Length
Endgr Welf.Of Minor 1st Dg	02/01/2018	BAXTER	2016-314	72 mo.
Permitting Child Abuse	02/01/2018	BAXTER	2016-314	240 mo.

 

[Sugar Cookie]

Malachi Wiggins with his real mother, Debra Wiggins.

Malachi is a hero who grows his hair to donate to other s in need.