| Read the Official Documents in this tragic case here: thetruth4kelsey.blogspot.com Kelsey Briggs lost her life before the age of three due to Child Abuse. It is a Tragic story but one that must be shared. Hopefully Kelsey's story will touch your heart and you will be willing to step up to the plate and help children who can't help themselves. Please read Kelsey's story below.... Kelsey Briggs was born in Oklahoma on December 28, 2002 after her parents Lance Briggs and Raye Dawn Smith were divorced. At the end of 2004 Raye Dawn Smith started dating a man named Michael Lee Porter, whom she met at a local bar. The first reported incident of child abuse regarding Kelsey was made on Jan.17, 2005. DHS confirmed Kelsey was abused due to the 29 bruises and abrasions all over her thighs, and buttocks. DHS confirmed Raye Dawn Smith to be the perpetrator. Kelsey's paternal grandparents Royce and Kathie Briggs were granted emergency custody of Kelsey on Jan.24, 2005. February 2005 the Judge granted Raye Dawn Smith supervised visitation with Kelsey. On March 11th, 2005 the Judge granted Raye Dawn Smith unsupervised visitation with Kelsey as long as Michael Lee Porter was not around the child during her visitation. Raye Dawn Smith married Michael Lee Porter on April 18, 2005. Kathie allowed Raye extra visits to make up for the visits she missed when Lance was home on leave April 4 - 11, 2005. The paternal grandmother Kathie suspected Raye was allowing Porter around Kelsey. April 14th ... |
