An Alabama mother, Wendy Pamela Bailey, has been arrested after police discovered that her one-year-old son, Kahleb Rowan Collins, had died, and his body was hidden in a storage shed. The tragic revelation came after an accident involving Bailey, which led to the deaths of two other children, Steven Bradley Collins, 40, and his two-year-old daughter, Ryleigh Collins.
Bailey informed authorities about her missing child, Kahleb, and claimed that he had passed away, but the investigation quickly revealed that the toddler had been dead for some time. Authorities from the Alabama State Bureau of Investigation and the 24th Circuit District Attorney’s Office believe the boy’s death was not recent and that it had occurred long before the accident.
Evidence from the investigation pointed to abuse, with allegations that Steven Collins, the father of the children, had physically harmed Kahleb. Investigators believe Bailey knew about the abuse but did nothing to stop it or report it. Court documents showed disturbing images of the child, including one where he appeared bloodied and hanging from a rope, and another of him covered in bruises while lying on the floor.
Additionally, text messages were found in which Steven Collins seemed to express remorse, with messages saying, “He want move,” “I’m so sorry,” and “He moving.” Bailey’s responses to these messages suggested she was aware of the situation, referring to Kahleb as “wore out and tired” but not reporting the abuse.
Despite the disturbing details of the case, Kahleb’s body has not been recovered yet. Law enforcement teams are still actively searching for his remains, hoping to bring closure to the case. The charges against Wendy Bailey include involvement in the abuse and death of her child, and she faces serious legal consequences as the investigation continues.
This heartbreaking case highlights the tragedy of child abuse and the devastating consequences it can have on innocent lives. Authorities continue to work on gathering information to locate Kahleb’s body and ensure justice for the young boy.
