An Alabama mother and her father were indicted in connection with the disappearance and death of her missing 1-year-old son, whose remains were discovered in a burn pile.
Fayette County Sheriff Byron Yerby announced Thursday that the remains found on the property of Wendy “Pam” Bailey were positively identified as 1-year-old Kahleb Collins.
“This is a heartbreaking outcome, and our thoughts and prayers are with all those who loved Kahleb,” the sheriff added.
Kahleb’s disappearance came into light after a deadly Dec. 8, 2024, crash that killed his 2-year-old sister and their father, 40-year-old Steven Bradley Collins.
The boy had not been seen since Sept. 4. Text messages Collins sent to the Bailey included a photo of the abused boy “hanging from a loft with a rope with blood present on his body.”
Bailey, 23, and her father, 55-year-old John Elton Bailey, are now facing child abuse and corpse abuse charges for multiple offenses.
“While discovery brings a measure of closure, it is also a solemn reminder of the responsibility we all share in protecting our children,” Yerby said.
“We are committed to continuing the pursuit of justice in this case.”
