In exchange for$ 1, 000 and a six-pack of beer, an American couple from Arkansas allegedly attempted to sell their two-month-old baby to a man at a campground. according to Fox News.
Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Berger, 20, face criminal charges of endangering the security of a small and attempting to embrace remuneration for relinquishment of a small, according to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.
The Hide Away Campground manager reported to the sheriff’s office on September 21 that the couple had attempted to sell their child for a six-pack of liquor. This led to an increase in the couple’s demand for beer until$ 2,000 was reported. According to an affidavit, many testimonies witnessed the incident.
According to reports, Urban and Ehlers officially signed a letter granting Cody Nathaniel Martin the right to bear custody of their baby. The letter said:” I, Darien Urban and Shalene Ehlers are signing our rights over to Cody Nathaniel Martin of our baby boy]redacted ] for$ 1, 000 on 09/21/2024. Disclaimer: After signing this there will be no changing years two’s thoughts and to never touch again”.
According to reports, researchers have found a cellphone videos of the few signing the agreement. Additionally, witnesses also reported that Ricky Crawford, a notoriously drunk camp tenant, had previously offered to take the child for the evening in exchange for several cans of ale. He eventually handed the child to Martin, after Urban and Ehlers agreed to the change.
The petition revealed that when a lieutenant arrived at the scene, the child was found to be in bad condition, requiring medical attention. The child was taken by emergency services to the hospital where he was examined for signs of abuse. Witnesses reported a powerful smell of ammonia and faeces emanating from the girl, who had a dirty baby, serious diaper rash, scars, and swelling.
Martin informed deputies that he planned to bring the pair a$ 1, 000 check on September 23 despite the fact that no money had been exchanged at the time. The couple said they intended to “legalise” the arrangement on the following Monday.
Urban was released on a$ 50, 000 bond, while Ehlers remains in custody on a$ 30, 000 bail. The Arkansas Department of Human Services is now in charge of the baby.
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