Family Pleads Guilty to Neglect in Orderick Lucas Case
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In a heart-wrenching case, the family of Orderick Lucas, a one-year-old boy who was murdered in 2019, has pleaded guilty to child neglect charges. The mother, grandmother, and grandfather appeared in court on Monday, where their plea awaits approval from the National Director of Public Prosecutions. The case is postponed until May seventh, and they were released on warning. Ordericks body was found in a stormwater drain, and Melvin Volkwyn was convicted of his murder. The neglect case revealed horrifying details, including drug use and physical abuse. The children are now in foster care, as the neglect case continues.
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