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October 19, 2022

Former Workers Charged With Felony Child Abuse At Hamilton Daycare

Morgan Howard

WTVA reports that charges have been filed against five people involved in the viral video that showed a daycare worker scaring children with a scary mask.

The incident happened Tuesday, October 4th at Lil’ Blessings Daycare in Hamilton, Mississippi.

Sierra McCandless is charged with three counts of Felony Child Abuse.
Oci-Anna Kilburn is charged with three counts of Felony Child Abuse.
Jennifer Newman is charged with three counts of Felony Child Abuse.
Sheyenne Shelton is charged with three counts of Felony Child Abuse.
Traci Hutson faces two misdemeanors: Failure to Report Abuse and Simple Assault Against a Minor.

According to WTVA, the owner of the daycare does not face any charges.

You can watch an edited version of the video on WTVA’s website: open this link.

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