RSSAmanda Jo Stott-Smith, Mother Accused of Drowning 4 Year Old Son Eldon Jay Rebhan Smith in Portland, OR
The story was first reported yesterday as a search for two children, a 4 year old boy and his 7 year old sister who were feared to have fallen into the Williamette River in Portland, OR. The search began as individuals had heard screaming near the Sellwood Bridge early Saturday morning. One would first think that maybe the two children were playing too close to the river’s edge and fell in, until you realize that the incident took place at 1:00 am pt. However, the incident turned into a homicide investigation when the 3 year old boy died after he and his sister were pulled from the water.
May 23: Portland Police search on a dock near the Sellwood Bridge in Portland, Ore.
“Homicide detectives investigate suspicious deaths. Children in the water in the middle of the night is not common, that’s unusual. There’s a child who’s deceased and so that’s why homicide detectives are investigating,” Pashley said.
It is now being reported that the mother of the two children, 31 year old Amanda Jo Stott-Smith, has been arrested and charged with the aggravated murder and attempted aggravated murder of her children. The 4 year old boy, Eldon Jay Rebhan Smith, and his 7 year old sister were eventually recovered from the river; however, sadly the boy died when he could not be revived. Detective Sgt. Rich Austria of the Portland Police Bureau stated that the 7 year old girl was okay, “She’s doing well.”
Amanda Jo Stott-Smith was booked into Multnomah County Jail on the charges earlier in the afternoon, police said.
Officials also announced that Smith’s 7-year-old daughter, who survived for several hours in the chilly river’s waters and swift currents, remained hospitalized in serious condition, but that she was expected to live.
Amanda Jo Stott-Smith was taken into the custody by police at a downtown parking garage several hours after her children were found.
Police said the mother, Amanda Jo Stott-Smith, was taken into the custody at a downtown parking garage several hours after her children were found. Stott-Smith, 31, threatened to jump off the garage’s ninth floor in before she was arrested, Austria said.
Stott-Smith faces aggravated murder and attempted aggravated murder charges, Austria said.
A police spokesman said he did not know if Stott-Smith had an attorney
Kudos go out to the private citizen, Patti Carr, who had heard the screams and subsequently helped in the search for the two children. The people who rushed to the aid of these children are true heroes.
But ultimately it was a private citizen who discovered the two young children. He had heard them and launched his boat to assist with the search, Officer Pashley said. He found the children about a half-mile downstream of Sellwood Bridge.
The good samaritan brought the children to the docks of the Oregon Yacht Club. The 4-year-old boy was dead and the girl was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Posted May 24, 2009 by Scared Monkeys Arrest, Bizarre, Child Welfare, Crime, heroes, Murder, Search and Recovery | 11 comments |
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This woman of color must be innocent. Where’s Sharpton? . . . where’s Whoopi? . . . where’s the NAACP?
this made me sick when i saw it break over the ap yesterday. it does not matter what color anybody is btw, children are universally the same. Little kids. ~ R I P babyboy ~ pray for his sister now ppl.
Haywood:
Wouldn’t you know someone would mention this woman is ‘of color’… Does it matter? Trust me, there is good and bad in everyone. Besides, this is Portland, they don’t put up with that kind of thinking. Look up the things this City has done to legislate against ‘hate’ crimes!
My heart goes out to the family of this young woman and her children. The sky is crying… and Kudos to the heroes in this world that make saving a child’s life possible.
So Sad…
P.S.
Kudos to one of the most beautiful Cities in the world. The Willamette River, Sauvie’s Island, the Columbia River Gorge and the River Forum… all good memories for me!
~Bless
wow…i dont have much to say about that woman except that she needs some mental help, and needs to be locked away from that brave little child of hers forever. What kid of a sick person shoves their own children off of a bridge when they get annoyed? thats just sickening…and to the who survived, i honor you, you are such a brave, strong little , and you are in my prayers.
oK. Parents if you are suicidal, seek help of some sort. If you refuse help do yourself in if that’s what you want, but spare the INNOCENT CHILD. For God’s sake don’t be selfish, just do it, for yourself. Don’t take the innocent kids you brought into this world because your selfsih ass can’t handle life.
I think that this mother needs help yes, and I believe if she did do what they believe that she might have than she should be punished to the full extent of the law. However I think our cities, towns, states, or even countrie, should be constantly letting people know where they can find help. We know all of these stories could have been avoided. I think that this is a tough time for all of us and pulling together can prevent the next mishap. Why don’t these News stations tell people where help can be found. I am sure this lady saw other coverage of the same sort and could have used help. Lets all help each other in this time of need, we all have a neighbor or friend who needs help or even just an encouraging word. Whats next?
I think that this mother needs help yes, and I believe if she did do what they believe that she might have than she should be punished to the full extent of the law. However I think our cities, towns, states, or even country, should be constantly letting people know where they can find help. We know all of these stories could have been avoided. I think that this is a tough time for all of us and pulling together can prevent the next mishap. Why don’t these News stations tell people where help can be found. I am sure this lady saw other coverage of the same sort and could have used help. Lets all help each other in this time of need, we all have a neighbor or friend who needs help or even just an encouraging word. Whats next?
My friend’s parents took a picture viewing the Willamatte river, and the sherwood bridge not that long ago. They took it from a bar… no kids. Im not they type of person to believe this kind of stuff, but in the bottom left corner is the face of a small boy, who looks dead. I think this is the creepiest thing I have ever seen.
My friend’s parents took a picture viewing the Willamatte river, and the sherwood bridge not that long ago. They took it from a bar… no kids. Im not they type of person to believe this kind of stuff, but in the bottom left corner is the face of a small boy, who looks dead. I think this is the creepiest thing I have ever seen.