Young girl, aged 2, endured physical abuse with a paddle, was shot with a BB gun, and was subsequently sold to a drug dealer, according to police concerns.
In April 2022, 2-year-old London Kerr was last seen in a southeast Oklahoma City home. Since then, the Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD) has been actively searching for her, considering her to be endangered[1][4][3][5].
The investigation into London's disappearance has been ongoing, with extreme concern for her safety. London was last seen at an apartment complex in southeast Oklahoma City. Her primary caregivers, Ashley Rowland (39 years old) and Joshua Denton (40 years old), have been arrested on complaints related to child physical and sexual abuse[1][4][3][5].
Court documents reveal disturbing allegations of abuse against London by Denton, including physical abuse starting in 2019. Witnesses reported Denton hitting London with a paddle, shooting her with a BB gun, and pouring hot sauce in her eye[5]. Rowland was also arrested in connection with the case and is Kerr’s mother[1][2][3].
Despite arrests and efforts by law enforcement and child protection agencies, there is no verified information on London Kerr’s current whereabouts. Authorities continue to urge anyone with information to contact the Oklahoma City Police Department Homicide Tip Line or Crime Stoppers[1][3][4].
In a follow-up interview, Rowland allegedly admitted to giving London to a man named 'Carlos.' However, Oklahoma City police have not yet confirmed the existence or involvement of a man named 'Carlos' in the case[2][5].
The Moore Police Department initially led the case but handed it over to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) after exhausting leads. The OCPD has now taken over the investigation[1][3][4][5].
An age-progressed photo showing what London might look like now, at age 5, was released by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to aid the search[2][5].
In a related development, a 15-year-old boy told police that Joshua Denton also duct-taped him to a chair, beat him with a belt, threatened to kill him, and threatened to 'make him disappear.' Rowland has been charged with enabling child abuse. The girl also said Denton had sexually abused her and warned her she would die if she spoke out[6].
Anyone with information about London's whereabouts is urged to contact the Oklahoma City Police Homicide Tip Line at 405-297-1200. The search for London Kerr continues.
References:
- https://www.news9.com/story/44591772/okc-police-searching-for-missing-2-year-old-girl-london-kerr
- https://www.kfor.com/news/crime/okc-police-releases-age-progressed-photo-of-missing-girl-london-kerr/
- https://www.kfor.com/news/crime/okc-police-searching-for-missing-2-year-old-london-kerr-for-over-a-year/
- https://www.kokhtv.com/story/44602695/okc-police-searching-for-missing-2-year-old-london-kerr-for-over-a-year
- https://www.koco.com/article/okc-police-searching-for-missing-2-year-old-london-kerr-for-over-a-year/37852247
- https://www.kfor.com/news/crime/okc-police-investigating-allegations-of-child-abuse-against-missing-londons-caregivers/
- The ongoing investigation into London Kerr's disappearance has been a topic of general news, with various sources reporting on interviews with the involved parties.
- In the realm of crime and justice, the case of London Kerr has led to the arrests of her caregivers, Ashley Rowland and Joshua Denton, on charges related to child abuse.
