Alice Rollinson Bunch Idlett, now 75, has been charged with second-degree murder in the 1970 death of her 16-month-old son, Earl Dwayne Bunch III. Initially declared an accident, a cold case investigation reopened the case in 2022, revealing evidence of child abuse. Disturbing letters written by Idlett to her then-husband showcased her expressed hatred towards her child, including desires to harm him. The investigation highlighted her mental state and her violent sentiments toward the child, leading to the murder charge over five decades later.
I just got through whipping that little basdard (sic). I hate him. That's the honest truth. I can't stand this life. God had to punish me by letting me have that little brat. I wish I would have died when he was born. I hate myself.
I'll kill him before he becomes spoilt. I honestly mean that... If he starts crying when I put him down to play, I'm going to whip him until his darn seat is red. I hate your son. I wish he was dead.
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