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Child Torture Horror: 90 Injuries Found
23 May
Summary
- Seven-year-old died from infection after severe injuries.
- Approximately 90 injuries found on the victim's body.
- Three women face charges including murder and manslaughter.
A horrific case of alleged child torture and abuse has led to the indictment of three women following the death of seven-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan. The child was pronounced dead at a hospital on the morning of December 29, 2025, after suffering cardiac arrest. A post-mortem examination revealed she died from a severe, untreated infection resulting from sharp force injuries, with the Suffolk County Medical Examiner's Office documenting approximately 90 distinct injuries on her body.
Emily Kelly, 50, who had been granted custody despite no family ties, faces murder charges. Prosecutors allege she fabricated stories to conceal months of "systematic and sadistic abuse." Barbara Renner, 75, and Elyssa Seymore, 24, Kelly's mother and daughter respectively, are charged with manslaughter and unlawful imprisonment, respectively, along with endangering the welfare of a child. Both Renner and Seymore's legal representatives deny their clients' direct involvement in the child's death.
Jor'Dynn was a beloved second grader in Bayport, remembered by her teachers for lighting up the room. The school district expressed profound sadness and remains committed to supporting its students and staff during this difficult time. Authorities are cooperating fully with law enforcement in the ongoing investigation.
