Found Deceased TX - Cedric Jackson, 18 months, Dallas, 9 July 2019 *Arrests*

[Niner]

Missing toddler's aunt free on bond, trying to regain custody of her children


DALLAS - The Lake Highlands woman arrested in connection to the death of her 18-month-old nephew is out on bond and trying to regain custody of her children.

Chrystal Jackson’s children are in Child Protective Services care. She was in court Tuesday for a custody hearing.
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FOX 4 News obtained records showing at the time of CJ’s placement that “CPS was told [Chrystal] was the only resident of the apartment."

A CPS affidavit also raises concern about the ongoing welfare of the other children.

“Chrystal, Sedrick Sr. and the 6 children were in the apartment at the time of [CJ's] disappearance,” the affidavit stated.

Because of that, attorneys representing the children say “the parents’ behavior prior to, and following, the removal of these children poses a danger to safety and well-being of the children.” They added that "grief counseling and therapy is essential" to secure stability for the children.
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The report states the four girls remain in foster care. The two boys are in an emergency shelter.
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Tuesday morning’s custody hearing was reset by the judge.
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Because of the custody hearing’s reset, CPS and CASA representatives in attendance did not present their findings to the judge.

The custody hearing has been reset for next month.

The medical examiner has not yet released CJ’s cause of death.


And nothing new on the court site for either of them....

 

[MsMarple]

Missing toddler's aunt free on bond, trying to regain custody of her children


DALLAS - The Lake Highlands woman arrested in connection to the death of her 18-month-old nephew is out on bond and trying to regain custody of her children.

Chrystal Jackson’s children are in Child Protective Services care. She was in court Tuesday for a custody hearing.
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FOX 4 News obtained records showing at the time of CJ’s placement that “CPS was told [Chrystal] was the only resident of the apartment."

A CPS affidavit also raises concern about the ongoing welfare of the other children.

“Chrystal, Sedrick Sr. and the 6 children were in the apartment at the time of [CJ's] disappearance,” the affidavit stated.

Because of that, attorneys representing the children say “the parents’ behavior prior to, and following, the removal of these children poses a danger to safety and well-being of the children.” They added that "grief counseling and therapy is essential" to secure stability for the children.
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The report states the four girls remain in foster care. The two boys are in an emergency shelter.
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Tuesday morning’s custody hearing was reset by the judge.
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Because of the custody hearing’s reset, CPS and CASA representatives in attendance did not present their findings to the judge.

The custody hearing has been reset for next month.

The medical examiner has not yet released CJ’s cause of death.


And nothing new on the court site for either of them....

Good luck with that Chrystal. You lied to LE about CJ's home conditions, who was living there, what was being done to him and when he disappeared you continued to lie about the circumstances. You even threw a child under the bus and claimed she "saw a strange man" take Cedric away - just to cover your own and the worthless man you were shacked up with.

Yeah, CPS sucks sometimes but all the social workers and administrators would have to be on drugs themselves to think you deserve to have your children back. MOO.

 

[Niner]

snipped by me....
Yeah, CPS sucks sometimes but all the social workers and administrators would have to be on drugs themselves to think you deserve to have your children back. MOO.

Let's HOPE so!!!

 

[mickey2942]

Good luck with that Chrystal. You lied to LE about CJ's home conditions, who was living there, what was being done to him and when he disappeared you continued to lie about the circumstances. You even threw a child under the bus and claimed she "saw a strange man" take Cedric away - just to cover your own and the worthless man you were shacked up with.

Yeah, CPS sucks sometimes but all the social workers and administrators would have to be on drugs themselves to think you deserve to have your children back. MOO.

She will get them back. It is a never ending cycle of drama. Sadly.

Just like Maleah Davis, was taken from her Mother, and where did she end up? Back with her, and dead, not even six months later.

 

[MsMarple]

She will get them back. It is a never ending cycle of drama. Sadly.

Just like Maleah Davis, was taken from her Mother, and where did she end up? Back with her, and dead, not even six months later.

Hopefully with the public's eye carefully watching what happens with CPS and the court Chrystal's children's interests will be front and center rather than "family reunification." A child died under her watch - that should weigh heavily in any assessment. I hope.

 

[Niner]

Couple charged in connection to Dallas toddler's death fight for custody

 

[roche.analisa]

Couple charged in connection to Dallas toddler's death fight for custody

"O’Keke's son and the girl's biological father, Devonte Hackney, says his mother is best suited to care for the girl."

O'Keke is the paternal grandmother. The girl is an 8yo daughter of Chrystal. She is the only one of the other six children who's had a custody hearing so far.

 

[Momof4RN]

Anyone know if any hearing or trial dates set?

 

[Niner]

Looks like Johnson was in court 8/15 for child custody hearing.

New details emerge in case against man accused of putting Dallas toddler in dumpster

DALLAS - More details about the recent death of a toddler whose body was found in a landfill came out in court Thursday during a child custody hearing involving the man suspected in the 18-month old's death.

Police testimony detailed some of the evidence against him.

Sedrick Johnson, who police say admitted to putting 18-month-old Cedrick Jackson in a dumpster, was not required to appear in court, and didn't.
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The hearing was for custody of removed children, but new details in the criminal case came out.
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In court Thursday, a DPD detective said Johnson told them he wanted to take the child to the hospital, but was "afraid of what people would say or do."

The detective also testified that based on Johnson's statement, Jackson's extremities weren't moving, but his chest was still moving just before being put in the dumpster.

The detective testified that Jackson was possibly still alive when he was put in the dumpster.
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CPS officials said if they knew about Johnson's lengthy criminal history, Cedric would not have been placed in his aunt's custody.

After Jackson was reported missing, the remaining children in the home were taken into CPS custody.

In court, Sedrick Johnson's mother, Samantha Mitchell, asked to have custody of five of the six children.
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There's no word on when Johnson will appear again in court.

Police say some evidence is still being processed.

 

[Momof4RN]

Looks like Johnson was in court 8/15 for child custody hearing.

New details emerge in case against man accused of putting Dallas toddler in dumpster

DALLAS - More details about the recent death of a toddler whose body was found in a landfill came out in court Thursday during a child custody hearing involving the man suspected in the 18-month old's death.

Police testimony detailed some of the evidence against him.

Sedrick Johnson, who police say admitted to putting 18-month-old Cedrick Jackson in a dumpster, was not required to appear in court, and didn't.
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The hearing was for custody of removed children, but new details in the criminal case came out.
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In court Thursday, a DPD detective said Johnson told them he wanted to take the child to the hospital, but was "afraid of what people would say or do."

The detective also testified that based on Johnson's statement, Jackson's extremities weren't moving, but his chest was still moving just before being put in the dumpster.

The detective testified that Jackson was possibly still alive when he was put in the dumpster.
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CPS officials said if they knew about Johnson's lengthy criminal history, Cedric would not have been placed in his aunt's custody.

After Jackson was reported missing, the remaining children in the home were taken into CPS custody.

In court, Sedrick Johnson's mother, Samantha Mitchell, asked to have custody of five of the six children.
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There's no word on when Johnson will appear again in court.

Police say some evidence is still being processed.

This is one of those times where I don’t think i’ll Ever understand the thinking/actions of this man. Afraid to seek help yet probably still alive so i’ll Just throw him in the trash. I can’t wrap my head around it.

 

[MsMarple]

This is one of those times where I don’t think i’ll Ever understand the thinking/actions of this man. Afraid to seek help yet probably still alive so i’ll Just throw him in the trash. I can’t wrap my head around it.

Yep, it makes no sense. Being "afraid of what people would say or do" is ominous. What exactly could be worse? Well, I can think of a few things. Hopefully the autopsy will fill in the blanks.

 

[Niner]

Johnson has 2 open cases so I looked under Case #MA1670596 ASSAULT FV:


SET FOR DATE 082019 SET FOR TIME 1630 SET TYPE HEAR PASSED TO DATE ______
SET DISPOSITION CODE __ PASSED GENERALLY _ COMMENTS BAIL_REVIEW___________
STATES RECOMMENDATION ____________________ REC NO 01 _
B060

SET FOR DATE 091019 SET FOR TIME 1630 SET TYPE FELP PASSED TO DATE ______
SET DISPOSITION CODE __ PASSED GENERALLY _ COMMENTS F1976129_NST__________
STATES RECOMMENDATION ____________________ REC NO 01

link: https://www.dallascounty.org/criminalBackgroundSearch/defendant_detail?ln=05


under the F1976129 case that is the injury child one, but it has no "new" hearing dates on it. But I noticed that the case above has that case # in comments. So don't really know "what" the NST behind it means.

Anyone know "what" FV is after the charge of Assault?

This court site is NOT the best...


and Jackson doesn't have any "new" court dates.

 

[roche.analisa]

FV = Family Violence

 

[Niner]

FV = Family Violence

Thanks roche.analisa! Could not figure that one out.

 

[Niner]

Court site only has Assault FV on for today:

Tuesday, Sept. 10th:
*Pretrial Hearing (Assault FV) (@ 4:30pm CT) - TX – Cedric “CJ” Jackson, Jr. (18 mos) (missing July 9, 2019 last seen 11pm, reported missing at 6am July 10, 2019, found July 11,2019 at C.M. Hinton, Jr. Reg. Landfill & Wood Recycling Fac. in Rowlett) – only for *Sedrick Deshun Johnson (27) (BF of Aunt) arrested & charged (7/11/19) with 1st degree felony injury to a child causing serious bodily injury. $500K bond. Bonded out on 7/11/19.
CJ was in temporary custody of Aunt (Chrystal Jackson, 26) by CPS. Jackson is sister of Cedric Jackson, Sr.
Johnson confessed: said he swaddled the child nightly to restrict the toddler’s movements after the ketchup packet incident. CJ started making noise at 12:30 a.m. When he unwrapped the toddler from his swaddle, Cedric started throwing up. Johnson said he performed CPR for at least 30 minutes but Cedric did not wake up, but still had a heartbeat. Said he then took the boy's body to a dumpster in northeast Dallas, where he left the child.
6 children were taken into foster care. 2 girls (6 & 8) belong to Johnson & Jackson (Aunt) & 2 girls (9 & 6) & 2 boys (10 & 7) belong to Johnson with another woman.
7/23/19 Update: Bound over for trial. Posted bond . Had Child custody hearing. Reset for 8/15, and reset for 8/20. Next hearing reference injury to child case (#F1976129) next hearing on 9/10.
*Chrystal Nicole Jackson (27) “Aunt” arrested (7/18/19) & charged (7/22/19) with child abandonment & endangerment. Held on $35K bond.
7/18/19: Bound over for trial. No info on court site as of 9/10.

 

[Momof4RN]

Court site only has Assault FV on for today:

Tuesday, Sept. 10th:
*Pretrial Hearing (Assault FV) (@ 4:30pm CT) - TX – Cedric “CJ” Jackson, Jr. (18 mos) (missing July 9, 2019 last seen 11pm, reported missing at 6am July 10, 2019, found July 11,2019 at C.M. Hinton, Jr. Reg. Landfill & Wood Recycling Fac. in Rowlett) – only for *Sedrick Deshun Johnson (27) (BF of Aunt) arrested & charged (7/11/19) with 1st degree felony injury to a child causing serious bodily injury. $500K bond. Bonded out on 7/11/19.
CJ was in temporary custody of Aunt (Chrystal Jackson, 26) by CPS. Jackson is sister of Cedric Jackson, Sr.
Johnson confessed: said he swaddled the child nightly to restrict the toddler’s movements after the ketchup packet incident. CJ started making noise at 12:30 a.m. When he unwrapped the toddler from his swaddle, Cedric started throwing up. Johnson said he performed CPR for at least 30 minutes but Cedric did not wake up, but still had a heartbeat. Said he then took the boy's body to a dumpster in northeast Dallas, where he left the child.
6 children were taken into foster care. 2 girls (6 & 8) belong to Johnson & Jackson (Aunt) & 2 girls (9 & 6) & 2 boys (10 & 7) belong to Johnson with another woman.
7/23/19 Update: Bound over for trial. Posted bond . Had Child custody hearing. Reset for 8/15, and reset for 8/20. Next hearing reference injury to child case (#F1976129) next hearing on 9/10.
*Chrystal Nicole Jackson (27) “Aunt” arrested (7/18/19) & charged (7/22/19) with child abandonment & endangerment. Held on $35K bond.
7/18/19: Bound over for trial. No info on court site as of 9/10.

Wow!
You throw a child in a dumpster and leave them to die and u only get charged with assault? Where is the justice in that?

 

[Niner]

Wow!
You throw a child in a dumpster and leave them to die and u only get charged with assault? Where is the justice in that?

That is different from Cedric's case - here is what he is charged for Cedric's death:

arrested & charged (7/11/19) with 1st degree felony injury to a child causing serious bodily injury.

 

[Momof4RN]

That is different from Cedric's case - here is what he is charged for Cedric's death:

arrested & charged (7/11/19) with 1st degree felony injury to a child causing serious bodily injury.

Oh ok thanks Niner! Still hope that gets changed to a murder charge.

 

[Niner]

Johnson - Assault FV charge:

SET FOR DATE 093019 SET FOR TIME 1630 SET TYPE ANNO PASSED TO DATE ______
SET DISPOSITION CODE __ PASSED GENERALLY _ COMMENTS JAIL__________________
STATES RECOMMENDATION ____________________ REC NO 01 _

link: https://www.dallascounty.org/criminalBackgroundSearch/defendant_detail?ln=05



Still nothing on court site for injury to child charge. Last entry says bound over for trial. Same for Jackson

 

[Niner]

Assault charge - Johnson:

SET FOR DATE 101719 SET FOR TIME 1630 SET TYPE ANNO PASSED TO DATE ______
SET DISPOSITION CODE __ PASSED GENERALLY _ COMMENTS IN_JAIL_______________
STATES RECOMMENDATION ____________________ REC NO 01 _

link: https://www.dallascounty.org/criminalBackgroundSearch/defendant_detail?ln=05


Injury to child - Johnson:

SET FOR DATE 101119 SET FOR TIME 0900 SET TYPE ANNO PASSED TO DATE ______
SET DISPOSITION CODE __ PASSED GENERALLY _ COMMENTS ______________________
STATES RECOMMENDATION ____________________ REC NO 01

link: https://www.dallascounty.org/criminalBackgroundSearch/defendant_detail?ln=08


No update on Jackson case since last hearing on 7/18.