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Parents Charged After 7-Year-Old Son's Tragic Death

6/5/2025

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In a heartbreaking case from North Carolina, Jessica Ivey and Samuele Jenkins are charged with involuntary manslaughter and child neglect following the tragic death of their 7-year-old son, Legend, who was struck by a car while walking home alone. The couple, held on a $1.5 million bond, have been denied the chance to attend their son's funeral, while the driver remains uncharged.

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Story summary

In a heartbreaking case from North Carolina, Jessica Ivey and Samuele Jenkins are charged with involuntary manslaughter and child neglect following the tragic death of their 7-year-old son, Legend, who was struck by a car while walking home alone. The couple, held on a $1.5 million bond, have been denied the chance to attend their son's funeral, while the driver remains uncharged.