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JESSICA KEMPER ARREST
Mother Arrested In Putnam County Child Abuse Case

Reported by: Send eMail Meredith Wood
Videographer: Trevor Anderson
Web Producer: Jessica Reed
March 25, 2008 5:20pm


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Jessica Kemper was charged with child neglect Wednesday, a day after her husband was arrest in the case. Putnam County Sheriff Deputies say Jessica didn't seek medical attention for her toddler until several weeks after he allegedly fell on toy block. Investigators say they don't buy the story, with doctors saying the boy has two head injuries consistent with shaken baby syndrome. Kemper's husband and the boy's stepfather, Bantz Kemper was arrested Monday for child abuse and neglect because the toddler was allegedly in his care when the injuries occurred. Kemper two other children have been removed form her care. The two-year-old is still in Cabell huntington hospital at this time.




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Posted: May 12, 2008 4:54pm
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Posted: May 12, 2008 4:54pm
Former President Bill Clinton made another campaign swing in West Virginia Friday, as he tries to gain support for his wife. Clinton made appearances in Madison, Williamson,...
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