Indiana Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Death of 1-Year-Old Found in Dresser Drawer

In a harrowing occurrence that has drawn national attention -year-old Roan Waters of Indiana has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the death of -year-old Oaklee Snow The toddler s decomposed body was discovered hidden in a dresser drawer in an abandoned home in Morgantown Indiana Waters was sentenced to years in prison after accepting a plea deal that avoided a murder trial Indiana Man Sentenced to Years for Death of -Year-Old Unveiled in Dresser Drawer Timeline of Events January Madison Marshall Oaklee s mother left Oklahoma with her two children and Waters without the consent of Oaklee s biological father February Marshall broadcasted hearing Waters yelling at Oaklee to bounce on a ball Later she detected her daughter unresponsive Attempts to call were allegedly thwarted by Waters who then wrapped Oaklee s body in a blanket and placed it in his SUV April Marshall in custody led officials to the abandoned home where Oaklee s body was identified in a dresser drawer Legal Proceedings Waters faced multiple charges including murder and neglect By pleading guilty to one count of neglect of a dependent resulting in death and two counts of neglect of a dependent he received the maximum sentence for each count to be served consecutively totaling years Marshall also pleaded guilty to neglect charges and agreed to testify against Waters as part of her plea deal She faces up to years in prison Population Impact The tragic death of Oaklee Snow has highlighted issues surrounding child abuse and the importance of timely intervention This matter serves as a somber reminder of the vulnerabilities children face and the collective responsibility to protect them