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In early 2014, Bothuell IV and Dillard-Bothuell reported their son, Bothuell V, missing. Eleven days after they filed the [[missing person]]s report,<ref>{{cite web|author=Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/02/20/parents-boy-held-basement-charged-torture/23779195/ |title=Parents of boy held in basement charged with torture |publisher=Usatoday.com |date=2015-04-16 |accessdate=2015-07-11}}</ref> Bothuell V was found in the family's basement,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfaf5A5C8cU |title=Nancy Grace Stuns Charlie Bothuell for Missing Michigan Son |publisher=YouTube |date=2014-07-03 |accessdate=2015-07-11}}</ref> behind boxes. Bothuell IV learned of the discovery of his son on live television while being interviewed by [[Nancy Grace]], which became a viral video on [[YouTube]]. Grace received harsh criticism for the tone of voice she used during the interview where she seemed skeptical of Bothuell IV's innocence. |
In early 2014, Bothuell IV and Dillard-Bothuell reported their son, Bothuell V, missing. Eleven days after they filed the [[missing person]]s report,<ref>{{cite web|author=Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/02/20/parents-boy-held-basement-charged-torture/23779195/ |title=Parents of boy held in basement charged with torture |publisher=Usatoday.com |date=2015-04-16 |accessdate=2015-07-11}}</ref> Bothuell V was found in the family's basement,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kfaf5A5C8cU |title=Nancy Grace Stuns Charlie Bothuell for Missing Michigan Son |publisher=YouTube |date=2014-07-03 |accessdate=2015-07-11}}</ref> behind boxes. Bothuell IV learned of the discovery of his son on live television while being interviewed by [[Nancy Grace]], which became a viral video on [[YouTube]]. Grace received harsh criticism for the tone of voice she used during the interview where she seemed skeptical of Bothuell IV's innocence.{{Citation needed}} |
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In April 2015, the couple were [[arrest]]ed and charged with torture<ref>{{cite web |first=Ed |last=White |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/20/charlie-bothuell-iv-moniq_n_6724518.html |title=Charlie Bothuell IV, Monique Dillard-Bothuel, Accused Of Torturing Boy |publisher=Huffingtonpost.com |date=2015-02-20 |accessdate=2015-07-11}}</ref> and second-degree child abuse.<ref>{{cite web|author=Kim Craig |url=http://www.wxyz.com/news/defense-team-explains-explosive-text-charlie-bothuell-iv-sent-to-his-wife-about-12-year-old-son |title=Defense team explains explosive text Charlie Bothuell IV sent to his wife about 12-year-old son |publisher=WXYZ.com |date=2015-06-16 |accessdate=2015-07-11}}</ref> The torture charge, which, if proven, could have resulted in life sentences, was later dismissed by the court.<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-no-torture-in-case-of-detroit-boy-found-in-basement/ |title=Judge: No torture in case of Detroit boy Charlie Bothuell V found in father's basement |publisher=CBS News |date=2015-06-24 |accessdate=2015-07-20}}</ref> |
In April 2015, the couple were [[arrest]]ed and charged with torture<ref>{{cite web |first=Ed |last=White |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/20/charlie-bothuell-iv-moniq_n_6724518.html |title=Charlie Bothuell IV, Monique Dillard-Bothuel, Accused Of Torturing Boy |publisher=Huffingtonpost.com |date=2015-02-20 |accessdate=2015-07-11}}</ref> and second-degree child abuse.<ref>{{cite web|author=Kim Craig |url=http://www.wxyz.com/news/defense-team-explains-explosive-text-charlie-bothuell-iv-sent-to-his-wife-about-12-year-old-son |title=Defense team explains explosive text Charlie Bothuell IV sent to his wife about 12-year-old son |publisher=WXYZ.com |date=2015-06-16 |accessdate=2015-07-11}}</ref> The torture charge, which, if proven, could have resulted in life sentences, was later dismissed by the court.<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-no-torture-in-case-of-detroit-boy-found-in-basement/ |title=Judge: No torture in case of Detroit boy Charlie Bothuell V found in father's basement |publisher=CBS News |date=2015-06-24 |accessdate=2015-07-20}}</ref> |
Revision as of 14:53, 24 June 2018
Date | 2014 |
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Location | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
Cause | Disappearance of Charles Bothuell V |
Suspects | Charles Bothuell IV, Monique Dillard-Bothuell |
Accused | Charles Bothuell IV, Monique Dillard-Bothuell |
Convicted | Charles Bothuell IV |
Charges | Fourth-degree child abuse |
Verdict | 18 months probation; mandatory anger management classes; loss of custody |
The disappearance of Charles Bothuell V was a controversial Detroit, Michigan, United States, case of a young teenager who disappeared and was found imprisoned in the basement of his family home in 2014.[1][2][3][4] His father, Charles Bothuell IV,[5] and stepmother, Monique Dillard-Bothuell[6] were charged with torture and child abuse. In 2016, Bothuell IV pleaded guilty to fourth-degree child abuse after accepting a plea deal.
History
In early 2014, Bothuell IV and Dillard-Bothuell reported their son, Bothuell V, missing. Eleven days after they filed the missing persons report,[7] Bothuell V was found in the family's basement,[8] behind boxes. Bothuell IV learned of the discovery of his son on live television while being interviewed by Nancy Grace, which became a viral video on YouTube. Grace received harsh criticism for the tone of voice she used during the interview where she seemed skeptical of Bothuell IV's innocence.[citation needed]
In April 2015, the couple were arrested and charged with torture[9] and second-degree child abuse.[10] The torture charge, which, if proven, could have resulted in life sentences, was later dismissed by the court.[11]
Trial and aftermath
On January 19, 2016, a verdict in the trial was reached, after Bothuell IV pleaded guilty to fourth-degree child abuse, in exchange for removal of the second-degree child abuse charges.[12][13] The prosecutors revealed that Bothuell V was very thin and had marks on his body from the abuse when he was found after being reported missing. Bothuell V testified that he was kept home from school and forced to engage in rigorous exercise routines daily by his parents, in addition to his allegations of being beaten.[13] Bothuell IV also admitted to beating his son with a PVC pipe. He was sentenced to 18 months of probation and mandatory anger management classes. He also lost custody of his son, and was ordered to have no further contact with him.[12] Dillard-Bothuell reportedly accepted a plea deal earlier as well, but the details of this were not made public. It was also reported that her record would be cleared after six months if she stayed out of legal trouble.[14]
See also
References
- ^ "Judge: No torture in case of Detroit boy Charlie Bothuell V found in father's basement". CBS News. 2015-06-24. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
- ^ Fowler, Tara (2015-04-29). "Charlie Bothuell V Testifies About Alleged Abuse". People.com. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
- ^ Bever, Lindsey (2014-07-11). "The ordeal of Charlie Bothuell, the 'missing' boy found in family basement". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
- ^ Jane, Sophie. "Charlie Bothuell locked in basement testifies father and stepmother beat him | Daily Mail Online". Dailymail.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
- ^ "Timeline of the Charlie Bothuell disappearance | News - Home". Clickondetroit.com. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
- ^ "Charlie Bothuell's stepmother accused of hiding boy in basement | News - Home". Clickondetroit.com. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
- ^ Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press (2015-04-16). "Parents of boy held in basement charged with torture". Usatoday.com. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
- ^ "Nancy Grace Stuns Charlie Bothuell for Missing Michigan Son". YouTube. 2014-07-03. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
- ^ White, Ed (2015-02-20). "Charlie Bothuell IV, Monique Dillard-Bothuel, Accused Of Torturing Boy". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
- ^ Kim Craig (2015-06-16). "Defense team explains explosive text Charlie Bothuell IV sent to his wife about 12-year-old son". WXYZ.com. Retrieved 2015-07-11.
- ^ "Judge: No torture in case of Detroit boy Charlie Bothuell V found in father's basement". CBS News. 2015-06-24. Retrieved 2015-07-20.
- ^ a b Crook, Lawrence (2016-01-19). "Detroit dad gets probation for abuse after son's 11-day disappearance". CNN.com. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
- ^ a b Local 4 - ClickOnDetroit news staff (2016-01-19). "Charlie Bothuell's father admits to hitting son with PVC pipe". Clickondetroit.com. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Dad takes plea deal in Detroit boy-in-basement case". Bigstory.ap.org. 2016-01-19. Retrieved 2016-04-09.