DAWAN FERGUSON | Missouri Father And Former Bounty Hunter Killed Cripple Son, Also Convicted Of First-Degree Statutory Rape, First-Degree Statutory Sodomy, Second-Degree Child Abuse, Statutory Rape, And Sodomy, And Getting One Pregnant | ALS

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Detailed Report on Dawan Ferguson

Background and Early Life

Dawan Ferguson, a resident of St. Louis, Missouri, became widely known due to the tragic and complex case involving his son, Christian Ferguson. Christian, who had a rare metabolic disorder called Citrullinemia, required constant medical care and medication to survive. This disorder prevented his body from processing protein, making him severely disabled and dependent on others for his care. He couldn’t walk or talk.

The Disappearance of Christian Ferguson

On June 11, 2003, Dawan Ferguson reported that his son Christian had been abducted. According to Dawan, he was driving Christian to the hospital when he stopped to use a payphone. He claimed that during this brief stop, someone stole his SUV with Christian inside. The vehicle was later found abandoned, but Christian was missing and has never been found.

Investigation and Charges

The investigation into Christian's disappearance raised numerous questions about Dawan's account of events. Witnesses and evidence contradicted his story, leading to suspicions about his involvement. Despite the lack of a body, Dawan Ferguson was charged in 2019 with first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death.

Trial and Conviction

During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence suggesting that Dawan had neglected and abused Christian, ultimately leading to his death. The prosecution argued that Dawan's story about the abduction was fabricated to cover up the crime. Witnesses testified about the inconsistencies in Dawan's account and the history of abuse in the household.

In July 2022, a jury found Dawan Ferguson guilty of first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death. The conviction carried a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole.

Additional Convictions

In addition to the murder conviction, Dawan Ferguson faced charges in an unrelated case involving the molestation of two of his ex-wife's relatives. He was found guilty of multiple counts of child molestation, statutory rape, and statutory sodomy. Dawan Ferguson's rapes did result in a pregnancy. According to court documents, between May 2008 and 2010, he sexually assaulted a child younger than 14, and that victim became pregnant and had a child. The child Dawan Ferguson impregnated was 13 years old at the time. Additionally, there was another instance where he impregnated a victim, but that pregnancy ended in an abortion. These convictions resulted in an additional life sentence, which the judge ordered to run consecutively with his sentence for Christian's murder.

Sentencing and Aftermath

During the sentencing hearing, Christian's mother, Theda Person, and other family members gave emotional statements, pleading for Dawan to reveal the location of Christian's remains. Despite these pleas, Dawan maintained his innocence and blamed his ex-wife for his legal troubles.

Conclusion

The case of Dawan Ferguson is a tragic example of child abuse and the complexities of legal proceedings in the absence of a body. His convictions for both the murder of his son and the molestation of other children highlight a pattern of abusive behavior. The case remains a poignant reminder of the importance of vigilance and thorough investigation in cases of child abuse and neglect.

VIDEO: Dawan Ferguson is being sentenced for his son's death | https://youtu.be/saewjttksbg

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