Dallas police say Darriynn, 18, has been charged with capital murder in the death of 4 year old Cash Gernon after new evidence emerged. He has not been convicted, and he is presumed innocent.
The upgraded charge came about four weeks after Cash was taken from his bed in a kidnapping captured on camera. In the footage, a man is seen standing over the crib Cash shared with his twin brother at about 5 a.m. The man is then seen returning roughly two and a half hours later, lifting the blanket covering Cash’s twin and leaving without him. Cash was found stabbed to death on a Dallas street on May 15.
The twin boys were staying with their father’s ex girlfriend, Monica, who reported Cash missing almost five hours after he was taken from her home.
Darriynn was already facing kidnapping and theft charges connected to Cash’s disappearance. Police have not detailed what the new evidence was that tied him to the killing.
Darriynn’s attorney, Heath Harris, said he is still waiting to review all of the evidence so he can prepare a defense. He said, “This is not an open and shut case,” and added that he is concerned about the case being prejudiced in the public eye. Harris also said he is waiting on a doctor to determine whether his client is mentally competent to stand trial.
If convicted, Darriynn faces a mandatory life sentence or possibly the death penalty.
Made to order and shipped to your door.
Your description of the events in the video is so poor.