MeKenna Brown

Mekenna was born to Melissa Brown and Jason Risner. Melissa was planning on going back to collage after a 4 year break. On September 14, 2006 her friend Steve Estep said he wouldn't mind watching Mekenna because he didn't have class that day. Melissa left early in the morning so she could go study at the college. She was determined to get straight A's. On the way home she called Steve and asked him how Mekenna was doing. About 25 minutes into the drive she decided to talk to her daughter and her best friend on the phone. She was super excited to see her baby Mekenna. When she called Steve answered very quickly. Melissa asked if Mekenna was doing well and he said, "I don't know. I think something may be wrong." Steve said Mekenna was having a hard time breathing. Melissa was very concerned but she thought that Steve was calm so that calmed her down a bit. She called 911 and arrived at the hospital the same time the ambulance did. She asked if Mekenna was alright and they said I dont know. After 45 minutes of waiting the doctors told Melissa they believe Mekenna may have had severe trauma. They told her Mekenna had been violently shaken and that if Mekenna did survive, which would be very rare, she would be disabled. Mekenna passed away the next day. Steve was sentenced to 15 years in prison.