KYLE JOSEPH PARKER | Man Willing To Die For The Chance To Have Sex With A 1-Year-Old | 60 Years for 22yo Abductor and Murderer of 1-Year-Old Shaylyn Ammerman | "the worst case of sexual trauma" | ALS

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Kyle Joseph Parker: Case Overview

Kyle Joseph Parker is a convicted criminal known for his involvement in the abduction, rape, and murder of 1-year-old Shaylyn Ammerman in March 2016. The case garnered significant media attention due to its tragic nature and the young age of the victim.

Background of the Crime

On March 23, 2016, Shaylyn Ammerman was reported missing from her home in Spencer, Indiana. Her father had last seen her in her crib during the early morning hours after spending time drinking with friends. Following a frantic search that lasted approximately 36 hours, Shaylyn’s body was discovered near the banks of the White River, miles away from her home. An autopsy revealed that she had died from asphyxiation and had suffered severe sexual trauma.

Arrest and Charges

His mother walked into the house one day and found Kyle sitting in a rocking chair drunk, holding Shaylyn in his lap. Kyle liked to watch pornographic movies which featured people being spanked. Police interviewed some of Kyle Parker's other friends, who said he liked pornographic videos with sadistic and masochistic themes, and that Kyle Parker was attracted to younger girls 12 to 14 years old, something Parker denied when he was being questioned by police later.

Kyle Parker, who was a friend of Shaylyn’s family, became a suspect shortly after her body was found. He was arrested and faced multiple charges including murder, kidnapping, and sexual assault. During police investigations, it was reported that Parker confessed to his stepfather about his involvement in Shaylyn’s death and indicated he had attempted to destroy evidence by burning her clothes.

According to court records, the list of charges against Parker were:

• Murder

• Rape

• Child molesting where defendant is at least 21 years of age

• Kidnapping

• Aggravated battery when defendant is at least 18 years old

• Strangulation

• Obstruction of justice

• Failure to report a dead body

Plea Deal and Sentencing

Initially facing life imprisonment or even the death penalty due to the severity of his crimes, Parker ultimately reached a plea deal with prosecutors. In December 2017, he pleaded guilty to one count each of murder and kidnapping but did not plead guilty to any sex offenses; thus, he would not be required to register as a sex offender. As part of this plea agreement, Parker was sentenced to 60 years in prison. With good behavior, he could potentially serve as little as 45 years before being eligible for release at around age 68.

The decision to accept a plea deal rather than pursue a more severe sentence stemmed from concerns about the strength of evidence against Parker and issues with witness credibility. Owen County Prosecutor Don VanDerMoere expressed that while this outcome might not represent perfect justice for Shaylyn’s family, it was deemed necessary given the circumstances surrounding the case.

"I was hoping for more, but there wasn't enough evidence, I guess. So I think the prosecutor did the best that he could with what he had to do," said Shaylyn's mother, Jessica Stewart.

Conclusion

Kyle Joseph Parker’s case remains a poignant example of violent crime against children and highlights challenges within the legal system regarding evidence and witness reliability. His conviction has left lasting impacts on both the community affected by this tragedy and on discussions surrounding child protection laws.

Parker has a biblical quote tattooed on his chest: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” The line is from Corinthians 5:7. The common interpretation is that “To walk by faith means that you believe God rewards those who seek Him, no matter what anyone else tells you.”

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