Boy, 9, who ran away 'to escape abuse at home' found two days later living in a shack he built

[Sugar Cookie]

The adoptive mother and brother of a nine-year-old boy who ran away to flee alleged abuse at their hands have been both charged with child abuse, WKRN reports.

Colette Gorman and her biological son Alvin Jensen were arrested for the charges in Cheatham County on Wednesday, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Gorman, 66, was the adoptive mother of Jordan Gorman, who was reported missing back in November 2020.

The law enforcement agency eventually issued an Endangered Child Alert for Jordan on Nov. 15, 2020 before issuing an AMBER Alert for him the next day.

Jordan was ultimately found safe two days later on November 17 by search crews after the boy built a shack by a creek. The child constructed the structure about a mile away from his home with a tarp he found, he told authorities.

An investigation into the family showed that Gorman and Jensen often mistreated her adopted children, with Jordan fleeing the home to escape the abuse, according to WKRN.

The outlet reports that a Cheatham County grand jury indicted Gorman on six counts of aggravated child abuse, neglect and endangerment, while Jensen was hit with one count of the same offense.

Jordan's biological father, Aaron Hatt, told WKRN that the child had entered into the foster care system about two years ago when he went missing last year, and that his son now has a new last name.

It's still unclear as of Thursday morning where Jordan will be placed following the arrests of his foster mother and brother

Adoptive mom of found missing Tennessee boy charged with child abuse

Colette Gorman and her son Alvin Jensen have been both charged with child abuse.after adoptive son, 9, disappeared from Tennessee home last year leading to an AMBER Alert.

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[Satanica]

Poor kid didn't feel he had anyone to turn to, but he's certainly resourceful! Hopefully, he ends up with a family who will nurture those qualities that got him through this.

 

[Freyja]

It is good that he has developed some survival skills at such a young age. In this day and age, those are going to come in handy. Especially if you end up having to go off-grid.

 

[Brillig]

What a resourceful boy, good for him! He had the balls to leave his bad situation, and even managed to create a shelter. He could do very well in life if he's given a chance. Please, please let him go to a good home. Good luck, kid.

Gorman and her biological son Alvin Jensen were arrested for the charges in Cheatham County on Wednesday, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

Is she represented by the law firm of Dewey, Cheatham & Howe?

(Sorry, I could not resist pulling out that old chestnut)

 

[Dutchgirl]

i hate to say it but this kid looks like he has FAS

 

[Brillig]

i hate to say it but this kid looks like he has FAS

Ouch, he really does.

 

[Satarah]

i hate to say it but this kid looks like he has FAS

Sadly, I agree. We know there are obvious issues and I hope he gets all the help he deserves!