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Couple jailed for exorcism death of 4-year-old son
10 Jul
Summary
- Couple pleads guilty to murder and child abuse charges.
- Son died after being restrained face down for hours.
- Parents sentenced to 32-40 years in prison.
Joseph Paul Wilson, 45, and Jodi Ann Wilson, 42, have been sentenced to approximately 32 to 40 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murder and abuse of their 4-year-old adopted son, Skyler. The couple admitted to performing exorcisms on Skyler and a sibling.
According to court records, on January 5, 2023, Jodi restrained Skyler face down on the floor with a bedsheet and duct tape for several hours. Joseph was aware of the restraint and had purchased duct tape earlier that day. Skyler died four days later on January 9, after being removed from life support. An autopsy revealed his death was due to a hypoxic-ischemic brain injury caused by prolonged restraint and asphyxia, with undernourishment as a contributing factor.
Concerns about Skyler's treatment were previously reported to social services less than a month before his death. Other children residing in the Wilson home have since been placed in child protective custody.
