Arkansas Shocker: Unable to Take Care of ‘3 Dogs and a Baby’, Couple Attempt to Sell Their Child for USD 1,000 and Beer in US; Booked
In a shocking Arkansas case, a couple reportedly attempted to sell their baby for $1,000 and beer, citing their inability to care for '3 dogs and a baby.' They have been booked.
Mumbai, September 29: A couple from Northwest Arkansas, Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, are accused of trying to sell their baby boy for $1,000 and beer, as they were unable to take care of their three dogs and the baby according to court documents. The alleged incident occurred at a Rogers campground, where the family had been living for about three months. Deputies arrested the couple A judge set their bond at $50,000 each, and they were released on Thursday. The parents are scheduled to appear in court on October 29.
Someone called Deputies to Beaver Lake Hide Away Campground on September 21, saying that a couple was trying to give away their baby for money and beer. The caller also mentioned that the baby needed medical attention due to rashes and blisters. A detective documented these concerns in the affidavit, as per a report by NDTV World. US Shocker: Man Stabs Mother to Death, Injures Father for Refusing Him Night Stay at Their House in Ohio, Arrested.
When police arrived, the couple was not there, and the baby was taken to a children's hospital. A witness reported approaching the couple's camper, asking to take the baby overnight, and providing them with beers. He told deputies that the couple agreed, prompting him to take the baby for his safety. US Shocker: Woman Caught on Camera Poisoning Husband’s Coffee With Bleach, Strikes Plea Deal to Avoid Prison.
Deputies discovered a letter allegedly signed by the couple, Darien Urban and Shalene Ehlers, stating they agreed to accept a $1,000 cashier's check for their baby on September 21, 2024. The letter read: "I, Darien Urban and Shalene Ehlers, are signing our rights over to Cody Nathaniel Martin... for $1,000." Detectives also obtained cellphone video of the parents signing the letter. During questioning, the couple claimed the baby was "undergoing an adoption" and that the video was recorded to finalize the process.
They were arrested and charged with felony endangerment of a child and attempted relinquishment of a minor. A judge set their bond at $50,000 each, and both were released on Thursday. They are scheduled to appear in court on October 29.
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