Nancy Grace Exclusive: Shaniya's dad sends a message

There is a report on a local television show where Mr. Lockhart's neighbors were interviewed...stating that they offered to take the child and raise her for Mr. Lockhart. What were HIS motives for "getting rid" of Shaniya? Something's missing!

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Shaniya Davis. May they some how find peace. I cried as if she was a member of my family. I cannot even begin to understand what this lady was thinking. Very Sad.

what i dont understand is that the half brother and sister show no emotion. Just say ohhh she was sooo sweet. i find the entire family a little off. If this would have happened to my sister i would be hardly be able to speak. And why this father let his child go with a drug addict no matter what she said or how nicely she behaved. A person does not change so easily . And would this brother behave like this if she was his real sister and not half sister.

nancy was her father married to her mother?
why don't they castrate men who rape children more than once?
don't you think men would be much more concerned about their manhood then raping any one else.
you should talk about that.

I have been following this story each evening with you Nancy. I must say you are totally AWESOME. I really enjoy your show. Congrats Congrats Congrats on the beautiful babies. CNN the absolute best when it come to covering high profile stories. Nancy you and Anderson Cooper are my favorites. I really look forward to seeing you showing each evening. Keep up the fantastic work, and Keep the hard questions coming.

Nancy I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the way you give dignity and respect to our murdered children, this is in reference to little Shaniya, I have some questions regarding the father of Shaniya, why in the world would this man take his little girl out of school in the middle of the school year to take her to her mother, why didn't he or the aunt who droped her off check the mother's story about having a job and a place to live after all according to him he has been raising Shaniya, why didn't anyone pay a surprise visit to see how things were going between Shaniya and her strange mother. This is happening all over the Country, children are being abducted, rape and murdered every second of the day and yet parents don't learn their lessons. My advise to parents is that if you are divorced or separated the parent with whom the child live should check on the other parent's way of life before droping them off, go around the neighborhood to get a feel of the place where your child is going to be, make it your business to meet the ex's new girlfriend or boyfriend, check the house look around for anything that might be a sign of danger to your child, ask the neighbors if you feel that you have to about what they might know about the people living in that home, make sure that you know the name and address of the school they will be attending, call the school to follow up on your child, call every day to talk to your child and ask them if they are happy or well taken care of, make surprise visits to the home and never take anything for granted when it comes to your child.I have way too many questions regarding this case and I don't mean to be desrespectful to this father after losing his little girl but something is not adding up here.I am so devastated over the murders of all these precious children like Somer, Elizabeth, Shaniya and so many others all over our country that I can't eat or sleep anymore, I find mysaelf crying all day long, my boss and family members keep telling me that I can't go on like this, that this things happend but I am not able to get the faces of these angels out of my mind, I can actually hear them screaming out for daddy or mommy to save them, I can't stand the thoght of what these precious children suffered and agonized the last hours of their short lives. Please keep fighting for these angels keep their faces and their stories alive in the public's eyes so that they are not forgotten. May God keep you and your little ones safe today and always. M.D.

Nancy, greetings to you and your family. I hope the little princess, lucy is feeling better. Nancy, I love your passion for our children and I watch you every night. Nancy, I must say to you right now that as a married wife, mother of 3 beautiful children, My heart is truly broken right now. I am so extremely saddened about the recent events of our beautiful children being taken so senselessly by evil-doers. Nancy, my little 7 year old princess asked me one night what was the matter after I heard the news that beautiful Shaniya's body was believed to be found. Nancy as a caring mother I broke down and cried, and my daughter was patting me on the shoulder asking me what was the matter. I just held her tight that evening and I vowed to God that I was going to keep my child safe always. But what happens to people like poor Bradley Lockhart or Somer's Mother? Nancy, I asked God to speak to me because I feel like there is something I should be doing on behalf of our children. I know as a suburban mother, I am only 1 voice but I feel like there is a cause much great than myself and I am and not sure what God is calling upon me to do, but I ask that you pray for me and that God will give me the calling to do the work either on behalf of children because I believe someone is speaking to me. I would love for you to keep me touch with me as I wrestle with my heart on what I know I should do for our children. Nancy, my beautiful children are cared for by me and my husband only, and I will Kill someone if they try to hurt my babies, but some of these children in our country do not have mothers like us that wrap our love and protection around them, I need to help these children. Please hear me and my plea. I need to do something but what?

Thank you for listening, I just wanted to reach out and let you know what is on my mind!

May God continue to bless and keep you and your family!

Kindest Regards,

Kerri S.
OHIO

those bastards will get it is prison!!!!!
do not put them in protetive area.. put hem out with the prisoners who will take care of them... this sweet littel angel didnt hasve any protection not even from the bitch that gave birth to her.
R.I.P SWEET LITTLE ANGEL !! MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY TOO

The hotel situation is troubling. Why such a public place? Was McNeill delivering her to others? Is this perhaps part of a child porn ring?Many questions yet to be answered. I am sure that at least a few people (other hotel guests, employees, anyone in the parking lot) saw him carry Shaniya into and through the hotel. Why would nobody think this was suspicious: An adult male carrying a young girl, the child without socks, shoes or even pants, and has no luggage ?

Ms. Nancy,

You are a phenomenal woman with the biggest heart! I watch you faithfully practically every night. I, like others, am very thankful to you for all you do in the interest of countless victims of horrible, disturbing, senseless, and despicable crimes.

I am moved to tears and saddened that we live in such a cruel and brutal world. The story about the missing five-year-old, Shaniyah Davis, has been the worst I've heard in a long time. It is unfathomable that a woman, and mind you a poor excuse for a mother, could actually allow her daughter to brutalized in such a animalistic way.

Lord, bless all the babies and angels who watch over us, because they are in a better place.

According to court records, Lockhart has five other children with three women.
That child should have had better parents, no doubt.

I'm so disturbed by the details that are slowly emerging from this story. It's all so heartbreaking and unimaginable. My heart breaks for Shaniya and her family (excluding her mother and any that were aware of what was going on and did nothing).

I hope justice is served. Although, I'm not sure there is any amount of justice that can be served to vindicate what was done to this precious girl! I think they should rot in jail for the rest of their miserable lives. A death sentence would be the easy way out, as far as I'm concerned.

It BREAKS my heart to hear of this HORRIBLE news, it is to the point now that I do not watch the news beacuse all I hear is BAD news! I am a mother of one little boy who is almost the same age as Shaniya and I cannot imagine ANYTHING happening to him. Having a child is a prviledge there are people who cannot have children and would be honored to be able to and this ANIMAL known as Shaniya's "mom" did this WICKED ACT to this beautiful little angel!!! I am so ANGRY and DISGUSTED with this. Who would harm a child is beyond me. My heart and prayers goes out to Shaniya's family! NO PUNISHMENT is good enough those WICKED INDIVIDUALS who had anything to do with this they are SICK AND TWISTED AND DESERVES EVERYTHING THAT IS COMING TO THEM!!! Shaniyas dad, PLEASE KEEP your head up, this is a horrible obstacle in your path but you will overcome this, it will hurt but will get better eacg day. Time heals and you have people praying for you. God bless you and your family!!!

Nancy, I watch your show faithfully and have been absolutely heart-broken over this story. I have legal custody of my 3 1/2 year old granddaughter. I have had custody of her since she was 3 months old due to a drug situation that my daughter is in. It has been heartbreaking to have to go to court against my own daughter and I have questioned myself many times as to whether or not I should give my daughter a second chance (as Shaniya's father did). But, every time I see one of these stories (Shaniya, Caylee Anthony, etc.), I am so reassured that I have done the right thing to protect this beautiful and precious child. I will not allow my daughter to take this child ANYWHERE. I am now also battling cancer and going thru chemo treatments and trying to raise this child; but I know God will see me through and give me the strength to protect this child. God bless you and your family (and your beautiful twins).

if the police were not to bussy playing cops and robbers theyd find the killer imidietly and not falsely arresting some who had nothing to do with the kid the victim can sue now. cops should get the facts straight before arresting innocent people

I am a mother of one (daughter) and I live in NC near where this happened. The whole ordeal is troubling...but I also wonder why/how the video surveillance caught them going inside the hotel, but not coming out. Do they have this video, but just not releasing it?? Also, I hate to place blame...but the fathers position in this is troubling as well. I was taken aback at the fathers decision to allow Shaniya to live with her mother. I am a 34 yr old black woman, and by no means is nor were I raised upper class ... and if I were taken from my home and place in the environment where Antoinette Davis lived, it would scare the hell out of me. I honestly find it hard to understand how her father could even consider letting his child live there.

My question is how does a deal like this go down? How could it even cross the b****** mind to say ok cool, you take her and I'll report her missing in an hour. I hope this torments her soul every second of the day and night. I hope she hates herself to death. Play that video over and over again in her cell. There needs to be some kind of safe haven just as there is for newborns, but then again she just wanted the money or drugs. If I could do it, I would create a ChildSave program where parents could call, we could pick up the kids, no questions asked, teminate their rights and maybe place them where they have parents devoted as parents should be.
The creep who took her has done something on this level before. He was too calm about it all. She was holding onto him with trust as only an innocent child knows. EVIL!

I HOPE THE ONES RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS SUFFER SLOW, MISERABLE DEATHS. I AM A FATHER OF 3 AND 1 ON THE WAY. I CANT IMAGINE LETTING THIS HAPPEN TO ONE OF MY KIDS. I HATE PEOPLE WHO HURT LITTLE CHILDREN AND THEN ON TOP OF THE HARM THEY BRING TO THE KIDS, THEY THROW THEM OUT BESIDE THE ROAD WHEN THEIR DONE WITH THEM LIKE A PEICE OF GARBAGE. I HEAR MARIO AINT TALKING MUCH, ILL GAURATEE YOU IF I HAD 15 MINUTES IN A LOCKED ROOM WITH HIM, HE'D TALK. WE NEED TOUGHER LAWS, BUMP THIS HUMANE PUNISHMENT CRAP. VICTIMIZERS SHOULD BE TREATED AS THEIR VICTIMS AND SOMETIMES WORSE. ILL VOLUNTEER TO CARRY OUT THE PUNISHMENTS AND IM SURE ALOT OF OTHER FOLKS WOULD. WE SEND OUR TROOPS OVERSEAS TO DESTROY AND KILL OUR ENEMYS WHEN OUR WORST ENEMIES ARE RIGHT HERE AT HOME. I SAY WE BRING OUR MILLIUTARY HOME,LET THEM FIGHT THE WAR ON DRUGS AND OTHER FIGHT WE HAVE RIGHT HERE IN OUR BACK YARDS. ALSO, TRAIN OUR POLICE UNITS AS MILLITARY TRAINING TO ENCOUNTER SOME OF THESE CRIME RINGS. YOU'LL NEVER MAKE ME BELEIVE THAT THIS THING WITH LITTLE SHANIYA WAS 2 PEOPLE INVOLVED ONLY, THIS IS MUCH BIGGER AND IM SURE SHE WAS NOT THE ONLY CHILD INVOLVED. WE NEED TOUGHER LAWS AND TOUGHER LAW MAKERS, AND A PRESIDENT WHOS MORE COINCERNED WITH STATE SIDE MATTERS AND NOT HIS PICTURE ON EVERY HEADLINE OVERSEAS. IF HE LOVES THE MIDDLE EAST AND CHINA SO MUCH, WHY DONT HE MOVE THERE. IM SORRY TO THE FAMILY FOR YOUR LOSS AND I HOPE THEY GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS REAL SOON.

between the father and his son....don't ...beleve they did't know somthing was wrong with with this little girl she had to be ackin differt around them.you are tellin me they didn;t see the signs???????

Nancy, what a lady you are, we need a zillion more just like you to get the word out about the EVIL human beings living in this world that prey on children all over this world. The only answer is death, not a minute of jail or trial, castrate the men, then burn their as–, the women give them the needle , then burn them too, that's what they do to mad dogs !!! I am so very disgusted with the government and court system, when things like this happen to any child or human being they SHOULD BE STRIPPED OF ALL RIGHTS, when the laws are broken and they are found guilt, they don't deserve rights, the system projects the criminals not the victims. It is just so wrong, the jails are all so crowded, no more room so they get out early just to do it again, the drug addicts probably draw a big fat check from our gov. to get the drugs, then kill.it's so wrong

I too have the same question, if the little girl had just recently been given visitation and overnights with the mother(it takes a lot for a mom to get her chlid taken from her) where was maybe DYFUS, the father, social workers in making sure the mother was capable and able to have her child back.; Like the other woman said, i don't want to make the father feel bad(he must be so upset with the decision he made already) but where was the confirmation, the follow up????? Why are courts so lenient when it comes to cases of biological parents, some peopl are not fit to be parents!!!!!! I know courts say it is in the best interest of the child( i have been through this process with my own, but sometimes it really is not, not for the child!!! I would like to see where this case is going, not just in identifying the horrible killer, but what will happen with the child wellfare system as well-IT NEEDS TO REALLY BE SORTED OUT AND INVESTIGATED!!! THere is way to much of this happening, unfortunately cases that are not even being publicized

I watch your show every night.I can see how your heart goes out for all the little children.
I think that with little Shaniya Davis on the day they lay that sweet little girl to rest they should have it on tv and give her all the coverage they did with Caylee.It was so bad what Caylee so call mom did to her but i think what little Shaniya probably went through was so much worse so please put it on tv so people can see what a monster these people are that took her let us all be there for her.
Joie

Nancy Grace thank you so much for all the hard work and dedication you put into your show. I am the victim of 10 horrible years of sexual abuse. It all started at age 7. I am 33 years old now and never dealt with it. When i got wind of the Shaniya case my heart sunk into a black hole. It was as if I threw up in my own stomach. Its so painful looking at the photo of Mario carrying her in his arms. I am disgusted, outraged and boiled up with anger. What I do not understand is how do the police know the little girl was prostituted? Did the mother admit it? Was she pimped to other men? How long did Shaniya stay with the mom? Nothing has been released if she was molested but just the thought of what that could have possibly done in that room sickens me. I need to get some help after this story its taking a toll on me and i didnt know her personally. God Bless Shaniya, every and anybody who has suffered for any type of abuse.

Nancy, I started watching your show last year, ever since I had my first child. I have to say, for the past couple of days watching your show on Remembering Shaniya Davis, it has brought me to tears! It's devastating to know a mother can sell her child like this. I hope more evidence can be brought to this case so Shaniya and her family can rest in peace.

Why would this dad just let his 5 yr old daughter go w/out checking on her every day, making certain she was in school and I mean verifying it This dad needs to be answering a lot of questions . He seems to want sympathy when the cameras are rolling, but he willingly gives this defenseless child back to a monster . He knew she had problems initially or he would'nt have taken her for an entire yr. It's sad disgusting and it's really hard to get off your mind. I pray this child is finally safe.

I am shocked and dismayed by the horror this child endured at the hands of her mother. How a mother could allow her child to endure such horror is beyond my comprehension. Will her mother face murder charges? If not, what is the maximum sentence allowed for her current charges? Will she be eligible for parole? How long will it take to prosecute this case? Where were Shaniya's siblings when this incident happened? Did the mother do this to hurt her father? To punish him?

That picture of Shaniya being carried into the hotel room is the saddest picture I have ever seen. Just the thought of the abuse she must have been put through is so depressing. These people should be spared no mercy, including the mother. I do not believe in the death penalty to some extent but in the case of these child abusers and murderers it is the only way to punish them..

This is really a sad and sick story, how anybody could do that to a little child. Shaniya was a baby. I just pray for the family and I wish in cases like this, justice was truly eye for an eye.

Nancy Iam sorry the dad, but Ifeel he is to blame to. After seeing where he lived compared to where little Shaniya was living I dont know how he could leave her there just on the living conditions alone looked awful how could he sleep leaving her in that mess. I mean she had a nice home I could never had turned that little girl over mommy or not...Plus everyone doesnt deserve a second chance when it comes to our children look what happened He took a chance and lost his daughter because she deserved a second chance is what his son said last night.. I dont think so.

I pray that when they get to prison the show them the same mercy they showed BABY SHANIYA, I pray they do not confine them... they need to put them into General Population, so they can be experience FEAR, PAIN, DESPERATION, HELPLESSNESS.... NO MERCY FOR THEM....

Isn't the down arrow lit up for the elevator? This may be a still photo of them leaving.

Feces on the blanket is a potential sign of sexual abuse. I'll bet she didn't have any underwear on when she left the house. I would not be surprised that the mother had already had her prostitued out while still in the home.

I hear everyone talking about the school and notification, but we need to realize that the child was only 5 years old and isn't required to be in any school.

Nancy,

I watch you often and as a north carolinian, i have watched every step since this girl went missing. Tonight, you were discussing DSS in our state.

As a former foster parent I can tell you our dss is awful. we have what is called a "mother's state" meaning that mother's are often viewed as what's best for the child, no matter what. It is a "joke" here that a mother would have to "smoke crack and beat their kid in front of a judge before their kid is taken away."

While i realize this is not always the case, it happens more often than not. On a personal note, my nephews mother has been reported at least 8 times a year for the past 6 years for drug abuse, neglect, child endangerment....etc. she has current pending felony drug charges, my nephew misses school at least 2-3 days a week. The school has reported her, my family, my brother, even her family have all reported her. Yet my nephew has been allowed to remain in that home. My brother has even fought her in court and lost, because as the judge said, " a child belongs with its mother."

I hope this shows you why this little girl got lost in the system. Why her father's pleas were ignored. We have few foster parents in our state, so the state leaves these kids in bad homes, because as i was once told, "they are better there, than in foster care." I no longer foster in this state.

Please Nancy, use your voice to fight for us. My nephew could be next in line.

Sincerely

A devoted veiwer, caring mom, loving aunt, and concerned human for all of our children!

how do u know that she sold her did someone confess to it did she say she did or something

First of all, thank you Nancy for all you do to help the many victims. My heart goes out to this father and the other family members of Shaniya's family. She is and looks like a true angel and the only peace we have is that she is in a better place. I pray these animals get punished to the fullest extent of the law. They need to be tortured daily! Please rest in peace Sweet baby girl Shaniya. You are so loved.

When will the violence against our children end! We must do something

This case is so bad, sick it is very hard for me to imagine a mother doing this to her daughter.. having children and being a mother makes this case so hard to swallow.. my husband is effected by this case. he has always been protective of our daughter's and with so many cases of children dying by the hands of people they know my husband is even more aware of the people around our children

people look at the sons body language look at the look on his face when the dad hugs him up he is playing the media!!!! he had no reason to come into the camera with all that emotion.. the son was not sobbing and losing grip ...no he was giving a good interview!! he comes in the with the hard rubbing and looking into heaven!! oh please!!! PROVE THAT SHE SOLD THE CHILD!!! PROVE THAT SHE WAS NOT KIDNAPPED !! PROVE THAT THE FATHER IS NOT AN IDIOT CAUSE WE ALREADY KNOW THAT HE IS!!!! PROVE THAT THE MOTHER IS A BAD MOTHER!!! i think everyone who knows that she was a bad mother and the child was abused should BE ARRESTED FOR CHILD ENDANGERMENT!!!!!

Does anyone know if the father has a criminal record? It puzzles me that he says that he let Shaniya go back with her mother because he wanted her to have a second chance. If while they were together or if he knew there was a drug problem with her mother, why in the world would he let her go back with her mother knowing that she had not been in a drug rehabilitation center. I smell something fishy with this whole deal. There should be more investigation into the dad. In my opinion, there is no way he should have let that beautiful child back into that situation with those people.

Shaniya, her father should have done more home work on her mother before he handed her over, why didn'y he///??? how come he didn't check the school??? why didn't he know that the mother didn"T have a place to live, the trailer was not her's, i .m sorry he was to trusting with the mother;s rep. ,drug were at the home, why didn"T HE GO CHECK ON HER ???/ I DO BLAME HIM TO FOR BEING SO LAx.,the father has to be pretty dumd not to have made certain that everything was on the up and up. not to be in school for 30 day's, come on where is his head??? stop playing the blame game, i feel he is at fault, for failure to protect. if he had used his head, this would never have happened, he'll have to live with that the rest of his life, but the heartache is for the baby to of had 2 parents she couldn't depend on...

There is so much the public doesn't know and probably will never know, about this particular case. It is easy to second-guess the father's decision to allow Shaniya to live with her mother. It is also easy to understand his position if you or someone you know, has ever dealt with the family court system. Sources have reported that the father and mother had NEVER been to court to establish custody and/or child support for the child. The father had family court records with other mothers for other children on file but, nothing concerning Shanyia. That means that if the mother had the child in her possession and there wasn't a standing court order stating that the father was the legal primary custodian...the mother had as much right to keep the child, as the father. He could not legally, make her return the child to him UNTIL a family court declared him the legal primary custodian and then, ORDERED her to return her. It doesn't matter if the child had lived with him most of her life. Custody
( according to records or in this case, lack of records...) had never been established so, the mother couldn't have been made to bring her back to him, until a family court judge ordered her to do so. The father was working out of state, which made it even harder for him to keep track of what was or wasn't going on at the mother's house. He trusted the mother for reasons only HE can explain. They had managed to "agree" on custody issues among themselves for 5 years so, maybe he felt he had no reason to doubt her sincerity when she asked for a chance to be a mother to the child. Some people are able to agree and maintain custodial issues among themselves and never see or have the need to involve the courts. Given the background of the mother and the apparent difference in lifestyles and income between the mother and father in this case...it's obvious to most ( especially those whom have dealt with family court system) this is one case that should have been dealt with through the court system from the start. The difference in environment and lifestyle from one house to another...is enough to warrant concern! Imagine the culture shock (for Shaniya) when going to what looks like a "gated" community; to a low-income trailer park to live. Granted, material things can not take the place of a parent's love but, in this case...it's been established that the mother didn't have a true mother's love for this child. There are a lot of things the Dad could have done differently but, just the same...he DIDN'T kill this child so, he should not be blamed for it!!!
As for innocent people being arrested and the person having the right to sue the police...gimmmmmeeeeee a break! They arrested the boyfriend of the mother ONLY because SHE (the mother) told police that HE ( the innocent one) took the child!!!!!! He should sue HER for wrongfully accusing him!!!!

Nancy, I love you, but that defense attorney is right. Right now, WE have no evidence that Antoinette KNEW that Mario took her daughter or what he did to her. Quit saying the 911 call was phoney, because you don't KNOW it was phoney.
This is not to say that I believe Antoinette is innocent of the charges. But, until we see the evidence, let's not jump the gun.

Also, please stop showing that video and stills of Brad with his arm around Byron. It is creepy.

Hello Nancy,
My heart is so heart by this act. It makes me sick to my stomach. To respond to Vet. I don't really think we should be hard on the Father. He is hurting enough. He wanted to give the mother a second chance to be a part of her daughter's life. He probably has nothing but regret now. I pray for his heart because he seems like he really was a good father to this Darling Angel.

I was watching HLN and saw that an aquaintance of the father saw cigarette burns on Shaniya and she told the person that her mothers friends did that to her. Wake Up!!!!!!!! At that point I would have picked the child up and took her to the police station myself. Are you serious???? WTF. If I saw a kid I didn't know who had cigarette burns on them I would take them to The Police Dept forget about being an aquaintance. What is wrong with people?? That small act could have saved that girls life. You know, when you do not get anywhere with The Police Dept or Social Services, you know what you say... I'm taking photos of this on my cell phone. If anything happens to this child I'm holding you guys accoutable and let me assure you there will be a law suit, it is documented that you saw the abuse and did nothing. Let me tell you they respond because they all want to Cover their butts.

First; One of your earlier shows stated that the mom did not register Shaniya in school. If she was in the same school district there would be no need to register her. Therefore, it is quite possible that she was in a different district and that the original school was aware that she was sent to a different area and would not be in school. No other school would contact the father as there would be no registered child to report as absent.

Second; I am sorry, but when you say that the father should not "beat himself up" I strongly disagree. He was giving the mom a "SECOND" chance. If there is to be a second chance then what went wrong with the first chance? If that were my child I would have called or visited that child, at least, within the first week to see how this "SECOND" chance was going. It is pathetic to think that you just hand over the child without following up on her care. The father was just as lapse as the dept. of children & families in his not checking on her condition. Shame on them all, including the father, and your show for making this father out to be so inocent. This child trusted in her father's judgement and paid for his error with her life!

i think the mother did not know about this plan to take her and the police should start looking deep into everyone's backround that knew her cause something aint right even i can see that this is more than what we know and someone else will be in jail for this real soon but the killer wont be found for few months after they find the real person who planed this

I totally agree parents must do more to protect the children. There is not way Shaniya's father should have left her alone with her mother, especially when the Aunt claims she was negelecting her children. Why did the system (social services) and the childs father fail to protect her. I have seen many missing children in the news, but Shaniya's death has really affected me down to my soul. I have a 3 1/2 year old daughter and the thought of what Shaniya went through during her last hours has bothered me so much, that I can't stop worrying about her and thinking about her and what she went through. I wish someone could have stopped this henious crime before it happened. My only comfort is knowing that the criminals who did this senseless act will be caught and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Please put them in general population along with all of the other predator prisoners. Once they find out what these animals are locked up for; they will surely get judged and dealt with. I don't know what would cause a person to do this to a beauitiful 5 year old girl; but the only thing I do know is that our society has a lot of broken, crazy, sick people and they need treatment. I don't believe they need any kind of psychiatric treatment, but the other kind that is put them out of their misery (death penalty). I cannot fathom or grasp what is goind on in a persons mind that would cause them to do this to a 5 year old girl. The only thing I can think is that the mother and suspects involved must have been on drugs or their mind was so gone that they did not fully comprehend what they were doing. But I pray to God that justice is served and they get life in prison if not the death penalty. Let me tell you that I know from personal work experience that each and every day that these animals wake up in prison and go to sleep in prison until they draw their last breath will be a reality check. I have to call on Jesus to help me deal with Shaniyas death; because I just don't understand. If anyone knows how I can send my personal condolences to the family please let me know. Children belong to the community and not just the parents. Please wake up America! do something to stop this. All those hotel employees who saw this little girl should have came to her aid, but they didn't. I just don't understand. Shaniya I send a prayer up for you; even though I did not know you I feel like you were a part of my family because we are all God's children. There has to be a better way for us to protect our children and track them quickly whenever they go missing. They have computer chips for alzheimers patients, maybe we can research a new technology that allows us to monitor the location of our children and improve the amber alert system to prevent further tragedies like this one.

Nancy, I want to thank you so much for being the voice for all the victims that cannot speak for themselves. YOU ARE THE BEST! The Shaniya case has sickened me to my inner core. I have cried silently for Shainya’s entire family, her friends, and everyone who LOVED her dearly. I CANNOT and WILL NOT EVERY – be able to comprehend in this lifetime how a mother could do such a cruel thing to her own child. There is no punishment that all of the SICK individuals involved in Shaniya’s death could ever receive that would be enough for what they did to that innocent child. It literally makes me sick to my stomach knowing what that mother put that baby through and watching her being carried into that hotel room by that idiot just disgust me! I cannot stand to look at them on TV. I feel firmly in my heart that beautiful Shaniya will be here in another life as a “Guardian Angel" for another child. This is so unbelievable and heartbreaking!

REST IN PEACE LITTLE ANGEL – there are many hearts breaking for you!

I would like to know if a searh warrant has been served on the the alledged "Kidnappers" car and home for evidence? How did he arrive at the hotel? Did someone drop him off and whose name was the hotel room registered to? What condition/evidence was left in the room? These are common questions that nobody has asked. I would be getting a log of everyone registered in that hotel that day and interviewed.

I DONOT UNDERSTAN HOW A FATHER OR MOTHER WOULD LET ONE CHILD BE IN THE HOUSE WITH A PERSON LIKE HER .NO LOVING MOTHER OR FATHER WOULD LEAVE THE LOVE OF LIFE WITH A PERSONLIKE THIS. IF HE WANTED TO GIVE HER A CHANCE TRY A HOUR OR TWO, NOT TURN A BABBY OVER TO A WITCH LIKE HER.. I HOPE SOMEONE WILL BE ABLE TO GET TO THAT WITCH AND DO THE WORST THING IN PAIN SHE COULD EVER GET . I WANT HER TO GO WHER SHE SHOULD BE FOR EVER HELL. THAT IS STILL TO GOOD FOR HER. I AM SO SICK HEARING HER FAMILY THIS IS NOT HER,IF THEY WANT DRUGS THEY WILL DO ANYTHING TO GET THEM. THIS IS WHY THIS LITTLE GIRL'S DADDY SHOULD HAVE BEEN SURE THAT "B"S HAD CHANGED.HE HAD HER BECAUSE OF THE PERSON THE KIND OF MOTHER SHE WAS.

I am beyond saddened regarding this baby..(Baby Shaniya). evil...evil...evil!! Those are the words that I identify this horrific, disgusting, demented, psychopathic, gruesome, heinous, sick circumstance. The mother, McNeil, the hotel staff, the neighbors, the DAMN law enforcement that can't decide what charges are going to be filed, because they're uncertain what jurisdiction the crimes took place...WTF?? All of those mentioned people have played a part in the death of this baby! One thing that keeps me sane enough not to purchase a 1st class airline ticket to North Carolina to commit a minor traffic crime just so I could end up in the jail w/ the mother & show her what suffering is....MY faith in GOD!!!! The bible says: you are better off tying a millstone around your neck & tossing your self into
the sea, instead of hurting GODS little onEs!! With that being said!! Those involved w/ abusing, molesting, raping, & killing this baby should have read whAt the bible says before they par took in such an atrocity!!!

Nancy what has the world come to. Is this truly the end of times? I can not comprehend the atrocities that are going on around us. I am deeply ssaddend that this child or any child has suffred such abuse. I have no faith anymore in our legal system and this is a prime reason. The judges and lawyers live high on the horse and never admit to their own wrong doings and mishandeling of these violent sado masocist they turn around and unleash back into the communities. When are the laws going to change so that they can truly services us in this desperate time of need. What does it take for people to open their eyes and take a stand against the injustice that is happening to our children. Sex offenders should never be released back into the community. Just posting on a website is not good enough. Having parole officers keep tabs on these indivisuals is not enough ex: Jaycee and the man that they found 11 dead women in his home. Something has got to give and if it doesnt give soon I know that people will begin to take justice in their own hands and why shouldnt they because the people that have been empowered to do so are not taking responsibility. I want to say that I am not against law enforcement just the ones that take their job lightly. I live in a city where the police are more concerned about meeting there quota on traffic tickets and racial profiling then keeping an eye on the 100 or so sex offender living in a city that you could probaly fit into one New York city block.

God Bless America the land of the free (too free for some).

I have 5 children myself and every time one them says that I am unfair or dont love them I turn on your show and then ask them how unfair was it for those children and who loved them.

I applaud you and all that you do. Please dont ever stop.

Nancy,

I have to admit that I am not a person that tunes in out of routine...but when I saw that you were covering the Shaniya case I definitely have been tuning in. I want to thank you for all of your exposure on the case and keeping us updated. It's such a sad tragedy that happened....I just hope that we can get to the bottom of this and that she can get justice. This didn't have to happen.....

Honestly what kind of world do we live in? Why does sexual abuse on children continue to be such an epidemic in this country? I tell you why because there are not enough people that care to do anything about it. There needs to be more action taken to prevent these horriffic crimes that are terrifying the lives of our children and families. DSS has failed once again. There are too many people not doing their jobs and this discusts me. Nancy Grace is the only person that I know on television that brings these issues to light and I commend her for it. Thank you Nancy for all that you do and telling it like it is!

I don't even know where to start this is absolutly disgusting seriously i know that there are a lot of sick people out there but i could never imagine selling ANY of my kids and expecially for prostitution.. I believe that there is a place in hell for the people like this... it is just so irritating to me because all i can think of is the paid and suffering that, that beautiful little girl went threw.... and the sad part of it is the one person that that little girl was screaming and crying for was the person she loved, and trusted her mother... "the person who allowed it to happen, the person that caused it" and this just sickens me even more is that in the pictures that i have seen of shaniya's mom she doesnt look like she has no sence of guilt or anything remorse of what she did... And as for the rapest why would you agree to buy a child knowing that you could get caught, and for the purpose of rape, you should of turned that child over or turned the mother in for the sake and wellbeing of that child what is wrong with your head? I don't ever under no circumstances believe anyone should ever be abused or raped, but seriously why a poor innocent defenceless child? And seriously i will never understand what kind of arousal you get out of young children it just gross.. i am a mother of three and when i hear about this kind of stuff it just makes me irrate, AS for shaniya's R.I.P babygirl my heart and prayers go to you,there are people out there that do care and will see that these monsters get what they deserve if not worse then they deserve....<3

To the loving family of Shaniya

deepest sorrows and many prayers to you I am sorry for this tragedy may god bless you and give you many strength this should not happen to any family again many prayers to you

hello Nancy Im so sorry what happen with that baby she was the most beautiful little girl, I just don't know how a mother can do that to her own child I have been keeping up with the story, when I first heard about Shaniya my heart droped it was if I knew her personally, it brought tears to my eyes I could never do that to my child only a sick person would do that. But I give the family my blessings and I know Shaniya is in a better place, she has no worries, she is a real angel now God is taking good care of her.

I'm sorry! It really creeps me out watching the Father approach his son from behind while he's doing an interview. His loving gesture, considered by some, is too eerie to a choke hold! The son never seemed to melt in his touch . His body language was withdrawn. He never responded back with a touch of his own to his Father. What did the Father whisper into his son's ear when he lowered his face behind his head? Their body language was too spaced apart for any kind of closeness.

I am from Fayetteville and I have been keeping up with this story. I am in college in another city and we are COMPLETELY disturbed by all of this. We were all in tears in the living room the other day. This is the nastiest crime I have ever heard. I hope justice is found in this case. I am a full supporter of the death penalty and I hope it is used for Shaniya's killers. My prayers are with the family (especially the father) during these times. I can't say that I understand because I have never felt pain like that. God Bless You All and little Shaniya. She's a precious little baby.

I HOPE DEY GET CAUGHT THATS REALLY MESSED UP SHE WAS A VERY PRETTY LIL GIRL THERE FAMILY IS IN MY PRAYERS N I HOPE THE BEST!!! FOR THEM AND I PRAY THAT THEY WILL FIND HER MOTHER OR WHO EVER GUILTY SHANIYA WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND I WILL NOT FORGET THIS AWFUL CRUEL STORY!!

my granddaughter was out of school for 2 week and the school never call her dad to let him no that she was not there .
School dont care and they dont want to get involed .
She is know living with her dad .
Michigan school ( warren ) is where she want .

So that way the school never call .I think the schoolis to blam to

When I saw the video of her at the elevator – it gutted ME.

I am watching right now and the interview with the brother where the dad comes up behing the brother and then is on TV when Nancy interviews seems weird. Something is not right with the dad situation. He seems like he is getting something out of being on tv. I cant put a finger on it, but something is not right.

This is too much. All of the recent child cases have been over the top. But, this one "takes the cake," I have a 3 year old grandduaghter who experienced something at age 2 that I have to live with forever. So, this case is a bit much and I suspect many many people are extra sensitive about this. Especially after all of the other bazaar cases that you so diligently share with us. They are all sickening. I need to ask God to help me deal with this news. It's far beyond the imagination of what a person can digest. Think about the feces, her blanket, the motel, the child's age, 5:30 AM, a young aged man, and the throwing or maybe just placing her body on the side of the road. "God, please help me to understand what is going on with these violators."

Nancy,
I just want to thank you for making the Shaniya Davis story national. I am from Fayetteville and it seems everyone here is in fear and mourning and for good reason. I keep hearing from everyone "this kind of thing doesn't happen here". However, it makes me sick that nobody was contacted when Shaniya was taken out of school! I understand that the living area off Murchison Rd is extremely rough; however, it does not mean that the Cumberland County school system shouldn't do their part by at least contacting the father. One quick question...The mother is pregnant now, so is that baby going to become the state's baby when he/she is born?
Thank you again Nancy for keeping the world posted and maybe this can and will change how our system in the state of NC works!

Aside from DSS (Lazy no good for nothings) that didn't do their jobs. I read that Superior Court Judge JACK THOMPSON was the Einstein who cut Mario Andrette McNeils supervised probation 6 months short. But I read another article where he was tough on pet crimes. Are you f_cking joking. There was a 5 year old that was tortured, raped and murdered and he contributed to that crime because he failed to thouroughly review this guys criminal record. Mario shot someone point blank in the face among other charges and this Bozo Judge decided he'd cut his parole and felt he was no threat to society. The other guy on the Sh_t List is WAYNE MARSHBURN Judicial District Manager who had a hand in approving unsupervised probation instead of supervised probation for Mario McNeil. I read an article where he said there are no guarantees that even if probation was supervised Shaniya would be alive. Well you know what D_ck Head, I think she should have had that option. He also said that even though the dept has some issues he was satisfied with the job they did. These folks must make underachievers look like rocket scientists. They are wrecklessly lazy and children are being tortured and murdered because of it. The last statement he made was he puts God first, Family second and his job 3rd. No Sh_t , I knew it was last on the list by his performance. Well here's a little scripture for Wayne Marshburn Mark 9:42 And whoever shall offend one of these little ones who believes in me , it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck , and he were cast into the sea. Meditate on that for a while.

Nancy, this may sound really naive but where are all of these "customers" for sex with a small child coming from? I guess I thought that pedophilia was a lot more rare and aberrant (in the population) than it seems to be. For the mother to have sold her child into "sexual servitude" or "slavery" indicates that there's a bigger market than I could ever have conceived of. Can pedophilia be measured? How many people out of a thousand are this sick?

Sorry for the profanity. My blood has been boiling since this child disappeared. I have been physically sick for days. I'm outraged and I feel everyone in this country should be outraged by this case. People are too complacent about the lack of rights our children have. Please log onto Facebook and join People Against Pedophiles and Predators.

I am so sick inside over what this precious little angel must have gone through during her last hours of life. Little Shaniya reminds me of my daughter when she was a little girl. My daughter is now 32 years old and an attorney. It breaks my heart to think that Shaniya could have been anything she wanted to be in life if only she had had the chance. How can there be such monsters walking on this earth preying on our beautiful little angels? My heart is broken and so saddened by such a tragedy. I can't stop thinking of her and hope that the complete truth comes out on what exactly the mother's involvement was.

I never knew you, precious Shaniya, but I love you and I promise that you will be in my heart forever.

Im just going to put this out there the sooner the media gets its head out the clouds the better. This little girl was an angel and didn't deserve anything like this. The fater Mr Lockhart is a piece of trash he is heavely involved in selliing drugs and if you dont believe me look it up his first wife was murdered in a robbery that was ment for him back in 98. Ok Mr Mcneill was dating Miss Davis, Shaniyas' mothers sister. Mr Clarence Coe or "Tank" is what he is known by in Fayetteville is Hiv positive. Miss Davis is pregnant with his child. yes Miss Davis is Hiv positive. Mr. Mcneill went behind his girlfriends back and started having sex with Miss Davis contracting Hiv. This is all a result of drugs and Hiv revenge until the real facts come out about this case the media will continue to be lost.

Hello, Nancy Grace & viewers. I have to say that I am truly troubled by this news report regarding Shaniya. I am a mother of 3 daughters whom I love, cherish & care for dearly. I can't fathom putting my girls in harms way. Having children is a blessing. There are numerous crimes being reported against children, more than I want to believe. What causes a person to harm an innocent child? That is an open ended question, that could be answered in a number of ways. I can't begin to imagine what is in the minds or hearts of the adults involved in Shaniya's final days and hours leading to her death. Parents,guardians,grandparents and all who are responsible for a child do all that you can to protect or guard them from the evil intentions of people or things that have no regard for life or innocense. these things come in the form of suggestive music;videos;television and conversation that poison and take over the fragile mind and heart of a productive human being. Children are volnurable and at our mercy don't ignore or take advantage of our children's innocense-once it's gone you can't get it back. My heart is heavy, my prayers go out to the family, friends and loved ones of Shaniya.

Thank you for all that you do for those who cannot speak for themselves, Nancy.
This story has disturbed me from the first night the info aired that Shaniya was missing.
I believe this mother ( I use this word loosely) had this planned before the child arrived. Why send her the kindergarten because she knew the child would be missed. I don't think she ever had any intention to ever mother this child. I believe that she and the monster carrying her in the hotel just needed to get everything worked out once they had her.
Shaniya was a beautiful little girl. Most people would LOVE to have a wonderful little soul like her in their presence. I hope the mother and the monster get 246 years instead of 246 months and then they get acquainted with Old Sparky.
These stories make me furious!
Shaniya is now in the arms of Jesus. No one will ever hurt her again.

Hmmm......when referring to Mario Andretti McNeill, Byron Coleman started to say "to a complete stranger" but stopped himself before saying stranger and changed the subject.

Coleman also adamantly denied that the family knew about the drug use in the Davis' home, however the half sister Cheyenne darned sure knew marijuana was smoked and use of drugs was suspected.

So again, I am sorry for Mr. Lockhart and all who loved Shaniya, but how could they place her in that kind of environment knowing there was the possibilty of drug use?

Shaniya's aunt seemed so close to her........did she not check in to see how Shaniya was adjusting to her "new home environment"? Not once in one month after seeing her almost daily? Would she maybe have noticed Shaniya's unkempt hair or other signs that would have sent off alarm bells?

Do you just hand over a chid you love and take care of and not follow up?

Just like Casey Anthony's parents who saw little Caylee nearly every day......it takes one month before they call the police or "realize" something is not right? Come on. Something's not right in this case, too.

I would like to know the timeline as my theory is that Shaniya's mom did sell her daughter to that animal and he took her to the motel and he was there for an hour. He took her back home but whatever this animal did to this poor baby, she was brought back in bad shape and she was dying and the feces on the baby's blanket was Shaniya's and the so-called-mom made the animal take her out to where she was found. At this time, that is when the so-called-mom called 911 and she knew that the baby was already dead. This is only my theory but can dna be taken from feces from Shaniya's blanket? Bless baby Shaniya in heaven.

Hi Nancy, I love your show, you are truly "the people's voice". Will someone realize that WE are the first line of defense for our children. It is not the full responsibility of DSS or the schools to ensure 100% that our kids are safe. I was the duty of Shaniya's father and aunt to call the Mom and school everyday that she was out of their sight. There is NO excuse for the neglectfulness of Dad and Auntie. Why did the Aunt not stop by the Mom's home unannounced every few days to see the child for herself while Dad was out of town? Why would Dad let his daughter go stay with Mom ( 5 weeks) while he was out of the local area? That was STUPID!!! on Dad's behalf. Did Dad verify that Mom acutally had a job? did he speak to her supervisor on this job? Why did the Aunt not walk throught the house to see where Shanyia would be sleeping? Did anyone verify with the rental office that the mom was the one renting the trailor? or was suppose to be living there? Did Dad or Auntie not enroll Shaniya in school themselves and contact the school daily to make sure she arrived there clean and on time? When something like this occures it is so easy to blame everyone but ourselves, as parents it is our JOB above all else to protect our children from anything and anyone (even another parent) if following up on someone's story when it comes to your child offends them, so be it. Dad dropped the ball and he is as much to blame as Mom. HE sent his baby off to slaughter and didn't look back.

I watch your show every night. I have followed the Shaniya Davis's case since you first brought it on. It is the saddest story I have ever heard. Nancy, I appreciate your show and you claim to be a child advocate. This horrendous murder should be an eye opener for parents and you should have an entire show dedicated to bad decisions from parents and the horrendous consequences that happen to children. Because this case is exactly that ;a bad decision from the dad. Their is a lot about him that does not add up. I cannot believe that he was the only one not to know about Shaniya's mom . I think it is easy to blame an overburdened Dept of Children & Family. I do not like them and never want to have my family involved with them. But DCF did not place Shaniya with Antoinette Davis he did. Mr. Lockhart has many children with different women and seemed to associate himself with all the same kind of people which leaves me with great doubts about him not knowing about Antoinette. I have spent a great deal of my life with drug addicts and would not trust them with my shirt. They would sell it if they knew they could get something for it. To leave my child, I think that was pure insanity.Too many people including his sister discourage him from leaving Shaniya there. You can take a chance to give someone a second chance I agree but not with a beautiful litlle 5 years old girl. In the condition she was left in that was not like "Would she be allright, would something happen to her but instead when is it going to happen " If Shaniya visited on occasion it was his duty as a parent to be aware of her and her lifestyle as well as all the friends coming and going. Your show should address these issues. I am not trying to blame the dad but I would like for parents to become more aware and be more attuned to their children. I know the way you speak about Lucy and John David you would never leave them with your husband if he was an addict or criminal. People respect you a lot Nancy may be they will listen to you if you devote a show to this issue. Thank you

For some particular reason I do not believe the father's intentions. Why would he allow his daughter to go to a place like that? He had to have known where she was living and what was going on if he dropped her off. There was a reason why he had custody of his daughter, so why all of a sudden five years later he wants his baby momma to take care of their daughter?

Hi Nancy, Thank you for taking up this little girls story with your help maybe things can change.
I have been fighting for my Grandchild for 10 years the Mother has been selling her since she was 7 years old and now she is failing in school and with a 23 year old who is also selling her. I have been to the Justice Dept, FBI, ICAC and the local police since I began seeing images of her on myspace being marketed. The State she lives in has trafficking as one of it's mains sources of income as it has no industry. This is a precious Child and I hope you will pick up her story and force the authorities to take action to stop this crime. She has told me I hate my life. The Mother has a new baby and I know the same will happen to it.

Nancy Grace I am a dedicated viewer of your show every day and I felt your pain, when you said the other day that "This case with Shaniya's murder has made you physically ill". I also am outraged with all the murders and war on women, children, and babies in this country. It has really gotten out of hand and something needs to be done to punish the sick animals who prey upon the innocent. I feel like flying to North Carolina to push the button on the electric chair for those #$%^#@ criminals who killed that beautiful child. Her mother even looks evil to me and that guy Mario or whatever his name is looks like the devil to me. Is he smiling in his mugshot? My daughter and I want to cut his head off and castrate him. We believe he killed that little girl. What in the world could a grown man do with a little five year old. I just don't understand the mind of a child molester. Yes we're angry! I agree with Jane Velez-Mitchell that the criminal justice system is backwards. Violent criminals (especially against women and children) should be destroyed, put to death, no sitting in jail. The nonviolent criminals (drug possession, robbery etc) get too much time, they should be rehabilitated. Maybe then the jails would not be over crowded. Just castrate and get rid of those sexual deviants. It would be a good example for those thinking of committing rapes and murders. This world would be a better place! We love you Nancy. You're Number One!!

Why in the world did Shaniya's father send her to her mother? WHY??? How could he do something like that? From this video he appears to just want to be on tv. I don't think he is wrapped too tight. Something has to be wrong with him. I know that he will never forgive himself for letting Shaniya, who was safe and well taken care of at his home, go to that piece of scum mother of hers. Why, Sir, did you voluntarily hand your daughter over to the devil? Why? You were suppose to keep her safe, even if it meant that her mother would not be able to see her!!! I am so broken up about this. I don't pity you Sir. I won't pray for you Sir!!! What you did is unforgivable!!!!

THE POLICE ALL OVER THIS COUNTRY ARE TOO BUSY WRITING TRAFFIC TICKETS TO FIGHT THE REAL CRIME! WHERE ARE THEY WHEN RAPISTS ARE RAPING, MURDERERS ARE KILLING, AND CHILD MOLESTERS ARE KIDNAPPING? THE POLICE NEED TO START FIGHTING CRIME INSTEAD OF SITTING IN THE CUT WAITING TO CATCH MOTORISTS.

Does anyone knows how long Shaniya was missing? A week? Two weeks? How many days or weeks was she being abused and tortured????

I don't want to hear or see her father on tv anymore.

How many other children does he have?

I HATE HIM!!!!!

Nancy, I love your show and I want to say thank you for always doing an awesome job. This case has really hit me hard. It just saddens me to think about what that child went through. I believe in God and I know that Shaniya is now a little angel in Heaven. When I first saw the video of that "man" carrying Shaniya into the hotel room I burst into tears. My reaction hasn't changed yet even after watching it on the news again. Those people deserve to be extradited to a country that believes in cruel and unusual punishment and they need to be tortured daily.

This mother needs no mercy. I wish we go back to the days when we burned people at the stake because that what she deserves. She needs to suffer as as little Shaniya did. The father should not feel he his to blame because he was trying to be a good human being and give the mother a chance.

Why can't mommy prostitute her own self for drug money? Because she is pregnant? Why don't we hear more talk of her being pregnant & doing drugs while she's prostituting her kindergartener? Probably giving Shaniyah drugs in the mean time too! It makes me sick that this dog will get 3 meals a day, cable T.V & free room & board for this life time of living hell she has created for the dad. How would teachers & parents explain to her class mates, what happened? These are horrible times we are living in.

The rise on these crimes on our children will only continue to rise because the system and so called justice system fail us greatly!!! People are not held accountable for the crimes they do–punishment never fits the crime and ANYONE who was to be checking on these people or clear them as being okay should also be charged with a crime as an excessary to the crime because of not doing their job!

Dear Nancy

On the video clip you play with shaniya's mom in court with the judge reading her the charges he calls shaniya by the wrong name.!

Will this give the mother grounds for an appeal because he calls the little girl SHANIKA NOT SHANIYA WHEN HE IS READING THE HUMAN TRAFFICING CHARGES.

Very courious to hear your answere. I HOPE THIS DOESN'T HELP HER DEFENSE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank You
Karen

I'll be watching for the answere

This is such a sad story and for some reason, I have a bad feeling about the father! For one he stays on the news way to much and he never seems to be truely upset to me! Also, his family, including himself, claims that they didn't know the mother had a drug issue... if that is true, what is he giving Shaniya's mother a second chance??? I also heard that on the news station out in Raleigh, NC (WRAL), that severval people had stated that they offered Shaniya's dad their help in rasing her and he turned them down... it was also stated that Shaniya's father and his family were very much aware of her drug issues! I also don't understand why the aunt would send her to stay with her mother for five weeks and only send two weeks worth of clothes???

How could the father not talk to her every day!!! Knowing he was sending her into a den of lions??? It took many days to report her missing..

I live in NC and they will do what they can to cover DSS tail. I live in Edgecombe County and we just had a guy convicted of manslaughter and got only 6 yrs for killing his own child. He crushed the kids skull broke numerous bones and got no time at all hardly. You get more time for DWI in NC than you do for killing someone much less a child. They should take the mom and guy charged with whom ever else is going to be charged in a field and beat them and make them suffer like this sweet little girl did. How do you get a bond for these charges. She will be convicted of misdemeanor charges before its all said and done. This situation makes me sick to my stomach. I hope the guy is convicted and is treated like a pile of crap in prison and turnt into a woman. He shouldve never been on the streets to begin with. Hell he had already shot someone in the face and neck and got a slap on the wrist for it. Don't waste taxpayer money trying these people. Put em out on a tree and let this little girls siblings have target practice. What is the world more less this state for criminal rights in NC I live in. Normal citizens have no rights but these dumb cowards have all the rights. GOVENOR Perdue wake up and give the normal people their rights back please.

My heart is still breaking for Shaniya, That baby face of her's haunts me night and day. As a Nurse of many years I thought I had "seen it all". I have seen raped children and ended up running to the bathroom to be ill...what is happening in this world Nancy..The devil is running rampant! Those who blame the Father in this case I feel are wrong. He obviously tried to unite a child he had custody of for 5 years..I don't think he was "pawning her off "on her biological Mother..He gave her a chance to know her mother..She was checked on by his family and himself..I think he felt he owed his Daughter that much..but as we see she had nothing but bad intent for this Baby Girl..My mind won't allow me to go there! to the place of hell this child went through..Nancy how can the average joe help put a stop to this? Those who say God allowed this to happen? No! He did not! it is the direct result of pure EVIL! Satan is alive and well and living in the heart of many a man and woman! I thought there could be no worse of a mother than Casey Anthony but I was wrong This childs Mother is far worse!! God help us all to understand why this happens and to find a way to put a halt to this most horrific of asaults on our Babies..Shaniya's face will remain in my heart forever as will the face of Haleigh and Hassani and Somer and of course Caylee..Soar all of you with the Angels..No one will ever hurt you again.

I am still wondering about the soiled blanket that was found in the neighbors trash. There has to be more to this. If a child soiled a blanket,most people would wash it or throw it in their own trash can.I wonder if she was sexually abused or sodomized in that trailor before she was taken to the motel.

First I want say thank you to Nancy for all that you do to help others.
Second, my heart goes out to the father and siblings of little Shaniya. I am so upset by what happened to Shaniya it has shaken me to my very soul. I too have a little girl who's 4 years old and I truly couldn't imagine my life without her. What I wanna know is how could the horrible kill her daughter emotionally and physically? The mother (if you can call that.) and her accomplice should be tortured by spending the rest of there lives in prison surounded by pictures of Shaniya to remind them of what they did to her. It's not fair this sweet little will never get to experience life and all it has to offer.
The only peace I have is knowing she's an ANGEL in heaven and out of pain. Something MUST be done to save our children.
REST IN PEACE LITTLE ONE and that justice WILL be served I promise.

Men have perpetrated violence against those weaker than them(meaning women & children) since the beginning of time, & the Bible doesn't help our cause any! It tells us to submit to our husbands, for our kids to respect their parents, for the stick used to beat a woman or child meet certain measurements.....Never mind that our husbands may be sociopaths, or that children are being asked to respect crack heads, or that the men in our lives use barbells, shotguns, cars, knives, & anything else they can get their hands on to kill us! Men seem to think that cos we are (supposedly) made from their rib(uh huh, right), they literally own us. The wedding vows we take only enforce that belief. Women are told to honor & obey-men are told just to "cherish" us. Judges let wife beaters out of jail before the woman is out of the ER. The sentences men get for what are basically hate crimes are a joke! No wonder they're willing to keep coming after a woman til they kill her-where's some SERIOUS punishment before it comes to murder? My god, we weren't even allowed education or to vote at one time in our history! Until the mostly MALE lawmakers do something to stiffen the laws, we can expect at least 5 women and/or kids to be killed each week, mostly by the males who claim to "love" them. Its enuff to encourage females of all ages to live celibate lives for our own protection!

Thanks for your hard work Nancy, I have been in a funk since I first heard about this story it is so depressing thinking of what that little baby must've suffered, I pray her father eventually finds some kind of peace. She looked like such a fun and happy child. I have 4 and 6 year old nieces but when I look at them i think of Shaniya. God forgive me but I hope her mother is literally torn apart in prison.

I can not possibly know how Shaniya's father feels. But I do know that because of cases like Shaniya's and Halley's that I will be unstoppable when it comes to my kids. I want Shaniya's family to know that our prayers are with you and my tears are shed by a mother that can not imagine being without my children. God will carry you, and from now on Shaniya will be a voice for children that need help everywhere. I know that it doesn't sound like much, but please know that you have love for you and yours from my family.

I have been following this story with you nancy!
I am a 21 year old BLACK MOTHER! It sends chills down my spine to know that any mother (black,blue,white,purple) could do this to her child! Its not too often we see a good caring father! I recomend him for what he did for her! To see a mother do something like this is sick! Did they have joint custody or what?

The father should blame himself. She wasn't given to the mother she was DUMPED!! How could anyone leave a child they love and not see them and KNOW the place they are is OK and if only for selfish reasons of missing that beautiful child or to be absolutely sure she was ok, But 5 weeks, the childe is with God because God knew no one who was suppose to love her in this world, did.Her suffering is over!!

Byron Coleman again says something interesting on this tape at about 3:29 in: That Shaniya would never have gone off "with any stranger; no male at all."There is no sign McNeill was a stranger to her, just by the way her arm was placed on his shoulder. She was not struggling, although as one of your experts points out she was holding her knees in a defensive position.

Sadly I think this particular tape holds an awful lot of clues and contradictions and will be used in the trial against Shaniya's dad's family.

Wow! What is going on in the world to our children? I cannot believe this little girl ended up murdered and who knows what else happened to her along the way. I am dumbfounded that the police couldn't find her after seeing her alive on the hotel camera! Where did she go from there? All I know is anyone hurts my child I will be the psycho you see on the news. I woulod waste the person or people that hurt my child and as many other child rapists and abusers I could before they could catch me. Yup I said it.

Hi Nancy:

I first want to say that I love your show. The story of little Shaniya and other stories of missing, abducted, abused, and murdered children are truly sickening. There seems to be an epidemic of child abuse. It makes me sad and mostly sick when I hear these stories in the news week after week. When is it going to stop. I guarantee you that this was not the first time little Shaniya was abused. If you just look at her body language in the video from the hotel it speaks volumes. I do blame Shaniya's mother because as a mother one is supposed to protect their child, not prostitute her. What protection did she give this precious little girl when she could not protect herself? Her 911 call does not make sense to me. Her statement that she put little Shaniya back to bed at 5:30 does not makes sense to me. The fact that she is pregnant with another child does not make sense to me. The fact that she would pimp her child does not make sense to me. In a case like this there are just no words to describe the senselessness of this absolutely hideous crime against a young, beautiful, innocent child! H hope for Shaniya's sake that justice is served! I pray that this will be the final straw for legislators to impose more severe penalties for peodophiles and sex offenders. I hope this is enough to impose a reform in Children and Family Services that monitor such families. Enough is enough! These are not just their children, these are all of our children. I hope and pray every day that my children and grandchildren are safe but this absolutely has to stop!! Save our children!

Pam – I am praying for you.

Nancy: Thank you for never letting the memory of these children be forgotten.

Nancy,
This story is so heart wrenching to me. The few details already released just make me physically sick! As a mother of a six year old daughter I just can not imagine how evil the mind must be of someone even considering such acts. It's the smallest and the weakest ones in our society that are preyed on the most. I live in West Virginia which does not have the death penalty. I truely believe in crimes like this one, especially when it deals in the horrific death of a child steming from abuse, all states should carry the death penalty as an option. Until we as a nation come together to say.....this will not happen any longer without the most dire of consequences, our children do not stand a chance against the criminal minds of some adults! Thank you Nancy for putting this story on what seems to be your top priority list. We are listening to you as your viewers but do our politicians listen to us when we say, we've had enough?? The people involved in the death of this child deserve nothing more than to die themselves in a less than humane way. Lethal injection is humane, the electric chair is my vote.

My heart goes out to the Lockhart family and this has to be a nightmare.I have continously prayed for his family and him and I still am.I dont know how you are going to get through this but know America and God is with you during this sad time.I can understand your reasoning behind trying to give the Mom a chance but so many drug rumors are coming out.I am just wondering not to be judgemental how Mr.Lockhart met and this lady and what was those circumstances and that relationship? I ask this because it could give a better understanding of the situation as a whole.I hear so many comments from his kids about the Mom and the daughter knew about her drug useage so that is kind of concerning.I hope the mother of the child and any man or adult who abused her gets the death penalty and rotts in hell! Thanks Nancy for keeping these cases out there.You are a remarkable women and we know you care and we as good Americans care too.God Bless.

If we put pedifliles to death, we wouldn't have the fear of letting our children go out side. Send them to Our Father to be judged!

With regards to this 'creatures' (I don't want to call her a mother) call to 911, I would like to know why she did not mention that the childs favorite blanket was missing? Everyone who has a child with such a blanket, knows that the blanket goes to bed with the child and in our case, was dragged all over the house, wherever our daughter went.
I would also like to know why she did not mention the feces on the porch, according to initial reports there were feces on the rails leading to the front door, she made no mention of that in the call?
Also, last night I listened to the Fayetteville Police chief in mentioning the agencies that were involved in the case, he mentioned the Virgin Islands Police Dept, Bureau of St Croix & Bureau of St Thomas, why would these agencies be involved, unless this case is linked to a larger organisation?
I do think that people need to get their facts straight when trying to implicate the father somehow, the people that did this to the child are responsible. He I am sure is suffering enough, as he is blaming himself.
I live in Fayetteville and this community is in pain.
I hope that everyone involved has to face justice.

It is horrible what happened to this little girl. I would also ask if the Mother has been accused of prostituting her daughter why was she living with her and not the Father. The children are always the victims!! Did not the Father see the lifestyle the Mother was living??? Poor little girl!

I know everyone feels bad for the dad
but the guy gives me the creeps and I think he acts strange and I won't be surprised if he is more involed with this crime.

This case so clearly highlights the problems with NC probation/parole system. McNeil SHOULD have still been on probation from his latest drug problem, but was "doing so well" that he was released early. It is fairly common practice in NC to release probationers early, as soon as they pay off their fees, in fact.

I have watched the father of my great grandchildren use the NC probation courts as a revolving door for years. He never completes his entire term. Most recently he had several months left on a probation term for drug possession, pled out from possession with intent to manufacture. While on probation he committed several other offenses, including felonies, yet he was able to go into court for probation violations, pay off his probation fees and be allowed to leave the county of his 3rd rehab.

This young man has now decided that this particular rehab was not up to his standards and has left the program, supposed to be a year, after just less than 2 months. He has been out about 2 weeks and has been arrested, again, for felony larceny. However, since he is no longer under any restrictions, having been released, he is free to continue to commit any crimes he likes. He will, of course, be arrested, but his girlfriend's mother continues to bail him out and the cycle continues.

We are blessed in that his visitation with his children has been restricted to supervised visits only, and he can be refused any visit at which he appears to be using any drugs.

If the practice of releasing probationers from probation supervision early were stopped, this young man would now be doing prison time for probation violations, his children would be better protected and society would not continue to be victimized by him. By simply appearing in court on the last probation violation with enough money in hand to pay off his fees and a letter saying he had been accepted into another treatment program, he was given an "unsatisfactory completion" probation ruling and allowed to walk out free.

I just want to thank you for the way that you all have handled this tragic case, because it gives people new insight on the things that could happen to their children. me and my husband just moved away from Sanford, NC in January because we found out we were expecting and could not bear to raise our child in that town. There is so much violence there it is unreal. i have several friends who have had family members murdered, and attacked, raped and it makes me sick. I dont understand why Sanford is as violent as a bigger city when it is such a small town. I believe that the police in the town need to pay more attention and do more about the crime there. I know that there are even several streets where the officers refuse to patrol because the areas are so bad. if they wont protect the citizens, who will? my prayers go out to Shaniya's family and I hope they have peace in knowing that she is with God now. God Bless.

My comment was left on Cops...blog, but I do have more questions. Was the Dad paying child support? If he was gone off for 5-9 weeks he should have been sending something. Antoinette called the police because her little cash cow was taken out of the trailer. Perhaps she was pimping her at the trailer (the feces on the blanket and disposal of it at 3am) and the Mario monster drugged Shaniya before he took her (noise outside, scuffle) without the mother's permission, to offer her to another pervert at the hotel, or make a porn movie, and that would explain Shaniyas calm demeanor (she did not look happy, relaxed, but rather exhausted and scared.) Where was the Dad that it was sooooo important, that he wasn't monitoring his daughter, calling her at bedtime, sending relatives to check on her safety at a drug infested, dysfunctional trailer park, especially after all the news coverage of Haliegh Cummings being abducted from a similar enviornment? He sat there touching his son at that interview to make sure the son didn't say anything incriminating about the family like the daughter did.

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO SHANIYAS FAMILY!ALL WE EVER HEAR ABOUT NOW DAYS IS THAT ARE CHILDREN ARE GETTING RAPED AND KILLED,I DONT THINK I CAN MAKE IT ANOTHER DAY HEARING ABOUT ANOTHER MURDERED CHILD
IT IS SO HEART BRAKEING.I WISH I COULD STOP IT ALL.I HAVE TWO GIRLS 4,AND10 AND IF ANYTHING EVER HAPPENED TO THEM I WOULD KILL THE PERSON THAT HURT THEM.I HOPE SOMEONE PUNISHES THE PEOPLE THAT KILLED THESE KIDS.
NANCY U ARE TRULY A HERO IN MY EYES IF I COULD ONLY HELP IN SOME WAY.PARENTS PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR YOUR KIDS!

Human Trafficking and Prostitution is a biproduct of Gangs (Organized Crime). The Gangs in The US are running a majority of the human trafficking going on in this country and we as citizens have to demand that the Govt start treating them as Terrorists. We need to win the war here at home. The US Citizens are being terrorized, tortured, beaten and murdered by Organized Crime in the form of Gangs. Look at the hubs of Human Trafficking in this country. There are high concentrations of Gangs within those States. Bills need to be passed to start fighting the war on These Gangs, they are the true Terrorists.

I can't even sleep at night since Police finding this Lil' Baby girl. It sicken's me to look at the Photo of this Man with her in his arms, Just sicken's me. People of this World and there strange behaviors towards children most STOP and We need to send a Message to them that We are not gonna take it anymore. They don't get enough time in Jail, so when they get out they re-affend. Especially this Joker Mr. McNeill- I seen his rap sheet and far as I am concerned he should still be in Prison. And if he does Bond out now, what will happen?
Here in Oregon, We have the case in which One Sicko lady lured a Pregnant lady to her house so she could Murder her and take her unborn child. Case is still Pending- I am Outraged she is not getting accused of Double Murder. What does it take for the Laws to change?
Blaming Shaniya's Dad isn't gonna solve this either, He really thought he could trust the Mom and some people have open-hearts like that. But Let's not Blame him. My goodness put yourself in his shoes and the grief he is feeling that will never go away- He already Blames himself. We should stand United and Make sure that whom-ever did this, never is allowed to see Sunlight again. Shaniya was a Baby, 5 yrs old , How could anyone do such a horrible crime- Makes my stomach turn and All I want to do is Give The Dad , a Big Hug and tell him his Angel is safe now. And God willing whom ever did this will be Punished.

My boyfriend of three years just got full custody of his two boys seven and three. Their mother is on ever drug you can think of. One day we are to blame for her not having them and the next day she wants a visit. I want to know why didn't this babys father do supervised visitation and start of slow? There are so many thing that he should of done. You can't trust anyone in this world anymore. I am sure he is going to feel that it is all his fault for the rest of his life. Its not his fault for what happen but it is his fault for not taking all the right steps before that baby went. We don't let my boyfriends kids go anywhere alone with her and it will stay that way until she changes her lifestyle.

First of all I want to congratulate u on your babies. Also my heart goes out to Shaniya's family and we will continue to pray for them cuz the only one that could give them the strenght to continue is the Lord above. You are so AWESOME!! About little Shaniya it is heart breaking. I have 4 kids 16, 12, 6 & my 5 year old and hearing the news about little Shaniya broke my heart. My 5 year old daugther looks alot like Shaniya and me as a mother I won't ever put my kids up for any dept that I would have. That monster should of deel with her own problems not include her innocent daughter. Sorry but like you said she does not deserve to be called mother!! And everytime I see her pictures on TV or on your site I just get realy sad. If this bothers us strangers I could imagine what her family is going through. This is a realy sad tragedy. May god help us all. God Bless You.

I am wondering just how many crimes you have to commit before you are locked up for good! Take a look at his record, it is unbelievable.

I am also wondering why the Fayetteville Police Chief, in his press conference yesterday mentioned the Virgin Islands Police Dept, Bureau of St Croix & Bureau of St Thomas, how are these Islands involved in this case?
Also why did the 'creature' ( I don't want to call her a mother) in her 911 call, not tell the operator that Shaniya's favorite blanket was missing when the operator asked about clothing etc. In the call she stated that she checked outside, why didn't she mention that there were feces on the porch rails? She just kept saying that the child knew how to unlock the door, as if she just left alone.
I think that this child had been abused since she was taken out of school and because her father was returning, they had to get rid of her as there was no way she would not tell her father. The 'creature'
wanted her because she planned this.
This is heart breaking, I live in Fayetteville and the community is reeling from this.
People need to stop blaming the father, he is already blaming himself. I think we can see from the pictures that he took wonderful care of Shaniya and is taking responsibility for leaving her there. He was out of State for 6 weeks working . The school should have called him and people in the family should have told him about the drugs etc in that trailer.

i agree the violence on children needs to stop. also the dhs/child services is dire need of vamping up.. here in OK, its backwards..they go on witchhunts of minor stuff( im talking about BOGUS claims made by a vengful party, ex-spouse, ex in laws,ect against the parent to make their life hell, and yes i do know PERSONALLY of several cases of this.)but they ignore blatant, OBVIOUS abuse cases, or worse return them back to the parents( hello kelsey smith briggs remember her?) to continue to be neglected, mistreated or even in kelseys case, killed.

Dear Nancy;
I know it is important to keep the focus on sweet little Shania, but something is off with Bradley Lockhart. I read that his wife and 19 year old friend and another man were murdered years back. What were the circumstances? Were drugs involved? I think this man gavitates towards troubled women. I think he was part of the reason why this beautiful baby wound up dead. He made an unwise choice, neglected to find out what the girls living situation would be. Removed her from school. This guy has a history and I want to know more.

I never miss your program. It is important work that you do and I respect and admire you.

MMB117

What does Shaniya have on in the picture? Is she wrapped in a blanket? Is this the blue shirt she had on? The picture of her and this dog carrying her haunts me.

From your accounts of this horrible crime and from the accounts of the local news media at the location, the little girl was being abused within a week of being left at that hell hole. Also, within a week of being left there she was pulled out of school with no apparent reason given and no mention of alternate education. A simple call from the "Dad" to the school would have made him aware that his baby was in trouble. But he did not call, he did not make a suprise visit and he did nothing to save his baby. His tearful statements make me sick. He is a failure as a dad and ultimately he delivered his baby to the sick monsters who tortured and eventually killed her over five horrible weeks. He took that child from the warmth and love of her aunt and siblings and delivered her to her death. He should be charged with child endangerment at the very least. He makes me sick. Given his evident inability to see potential danger for his children the authorities should immediately remove his remaining kids before his stupidity harms them as well.

Nancy, I'd love for you to post messages on Facebook. You're twins are adorable!

Here's what will happen: Shaniya's "mother" guilty. The guy that took her into the hotel room guilty! If there are others involved, the cops will find them, they'll be prosecuted and found...guilty!

That goes for ANYONE who had something to do with Shaniya's kidnapping, rape, and murder!

Nancy, you are awesome; but I only have to say – please give me 10 seconds with these inhumane beings. I'll settle for 5 seconds to neuter and cut off oxygen supply to all involved. They are not part of our food chain. We do not need them in our society breeding anymore. ~Texas~

Nancy, I just rewatched the interview you did with Shaniya's older half-sister, Cheyenne Lockhart. I'm assuming she is related to Byron Coleman although the number of different surnames in this family are both confusing and confounding.

Cheyenne Lockhart clearly states that she knew about the DSS visits, says something about knowing Antoinette Davis "wasn't supposed to have Shaniya", says she knew about Antoinette's marijuana smoking and suspected that she used cocaine.

It is just not adding up.... that somehow this young girl knew all of this, yet her dad, Brad Lockhart, did not. Again, that interview could be used as very damning evidence against Mr. Lockhart.

Hello Nancy,

I must say that my heart goes out to the family of this precious little girl. In my opinon I feel like the mother knew more than she is saying. I do not understand how someone can walk nine months with a child and labor with that child and just let someone come in and take their child, She may need to be evaluated on all aspects of this crime. How in the worl d can she just give up her baby to a stanger so she says. I will never understand that and I feel like the death penalty is to good for people that hurt children. I think that people that hurt children should be done the same way that they harm the victim.

Again my blseeings go out to the family of little Shaniya may GOD bless you and Keep you safe in his arms.

this little should not have died I think that she should have lived so what i want to say is the mother should get the death penalty

Nancy I am a single parent of four children, the youngest are male 6 & 3, and a girl, 5. My heart goes out to this family because No child should ever be robbed of their innocence. Everytime I view this story I can't help crying....it hurts my heart. The public has received little information on this investigation, I was wondering if they ever found the car he was driving and has it been checked for evidence? I will always remember this little girl....my prayers are with the family.

the mother should be put to death for killing the little girl and first selling for sex

the mother should be put to death for killing the little girl and first selling her for sex and drugs money

this little girl should not have died I think that she should have lived so what i want to say is the mother should get the death penalty

I am from Fayetteville, NC. Many questions have come up in my mind that have not been answered yet.

1. If the mom gave up the child to this guy, WHY did she call 911? She is obviously NOT mother of the year, but I think she still deserves the right to presumed innocent until found guilty on the human trafficking charges..

2. Did McNeill already have a room reserved in Sanford, or did he check in with the little girl? Do security tapes show any other people moving in the direction of the room in the hours preceding his arrival with Shaniya?

3. He is a known drug dealer. Have they checked his phone records to see if he was tipped off that there was an amber alert called? If he was using a disposable phone like criminals are known to do, can they check the phone records of Antoinette or her sister for a number that has been used to contact McNeill, so they can then possibly look at any incoming calls on that number that morning? (Is that even possible on disposable phones?)

4. Cumberland County DSS has a reputation for failing children and bullying people. They go through the motions to cover their tails. I have proof of this. It is very interesting and sad.

5. Cumberland County schools, more specifically Morganton Road Elementary, needs to be investigated as to why they did not contact the primary caregiver when Shaniya was withdrawn from school. The school system has become complacent, because they are overwhelmed with other BS that the state mandates on them. The CHILDRENS' safety is supposed to be their #1 concern. Shaniya was withdrawn and no records were requested to be forwarded to another school? RED FLAG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5. There is no point in getting on the father. But I will bet he feels like he failed his daughter, because he did, in my opinion. He knows what Sleepy Hollow Mobile Home Park is like, and he should have never given her to the mom for the simple fact that that neighborhood is DANGEROUS. What was he thinking????? Crazy.

I hope these answers are found and justice is won for dear little Shaniya.

It is sooo hard to look at that precious face with those sparkling eyes and know that something so awful was done to this sweet innocent child.

I thought of something that may help our children in the future. It can help parents keep their children safe and out of harm's way of these child molesters!

We can start branding these people that have had a prior conviction or arrest for molesting a child. I suggest tatooing large letters on the front of their hands with either the initials of C.M.(Child molester) or S.O. (sex offender) so that all of America is aware of these monsters!
You cannot hide your hands!
These offenders continue to reoffend over and over and and jail terms, probation, and rehabilitation doesn't seem to help.

Parents alone cannot protect their children, and something has to be done! And the courts/judicial systems is doing a poor job as well.

I as well as everyone is just sick and tired of hearing of these sick people doing terrible things to our most innocent!!

Marcia C.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I am so sorry for the loss of this family. The mission of my work is to rescue children from drug homes. This could have been prevented. Immediately this case appeared to be a case of a child's body being used as payment for drug debt. I am asking for help to be able to provide training for professionals and to not let situations like this, Haleigh Cummings, and even little Cayley Anthony be without impact on the way these cases are investigated. There is a solution but we must open our eyes to see.

http://www.drugendangeredchild.org

In defense of the father, I truly believe that he felt he was doing the right thing by letting Shaniya bond with her mother. As his son stated, people do change and he gave the mother the benefit of the doubt. This is something that could have happened to any of us. As sad and troubling and heart breaking this is really who would have known. Even if he had taken the procautions advised by one of the bloggers earlier, this still could of happened. People are clever and have a thousands fisahds. This monster fooled the father and obviously everyone she came into contact with. He loved his baby and would have never put her in harms way. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. The baby is in a much better place and the focus should be on finding out who did this and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law. We also need to be doing all we can not just as parents but as a nation to keep this from happening to any baby or any family again. Our children are our future and they expect us to protect them.

Nancy Grace, I absolutley LOVE your show. I'm only 15 but I watch you every single night and I've followed the case on Shaniya with your show. You're absoulutley wonderful, and you've honestly inspired me to go into law. My whole life I've always wanted to be an actress, but everyone told me I needed another goal just incase that failed, and ever since I've watched you defend, and fight for what you believe in I've been truley inspired to become a prosecutor or to have a show like you. I cannot believe what has happened to Shaniya. Ever since you've had the case on your show, I had the hope that Shaniya would be found alive. The night I watched your show and heard she was found dead just killed me inside. I don't get how someone especially a 'mother' could do that to their own child. I truley had hope when they saw her in the hotel near the elevator and I was so anxoius the next night to see if you guys had found her. I really hope Shaniya gets the peace she deserves up in Heaven & I hope to god her mother & Mcneil guy suffer along w/ whoever killed that poor girl. I just hope her family gets through this and I pray for them every night. It's not her father's fault, and I hope he knows that. I wanna wish the family luck & God bless them along with little Shaniya & may she Rest in Peace<3

& God Bless You Nancy along w/ John David & Lucy Elizabeth! You were truley blessed w/ those beautiful kids!

Hello Nancy,
I to have had my brother Shawn murdered and within two years I lost my father and my mother, I believe they died from a broken heart. I am raising Shawns daughter, she was only three months old when her mother stabbed him in his heart with a steak knife. I watch your program every evening and we all need to speak up for our children who are being victimized every moment of every day. When are we as a nation going to stand up and say NOT ONE MORE DEATH-WE WILL NOT TOLERATE THIS VIOLANCE ANY LONGER!!!!We need to put these monsters to death the , not put them in our prisions for our tax dollars to feed them and house them and someday allow them back out on the streets to do it all over agian .They don't deserve a second chance Shaniya will never have another chance! I pray for Shaniya Davis and all the Shaniya Davis's to come. I as an American Citizen have had enough pain and sorrow for a life time.GOD BLESS YOU NANCY , WE NEED JUSTICE!

I watch your show as well, and it is important that the USA knows about what is happening to so many innocent children being murdered. We need to get the death penalty in all states for child killers. I am so upset that this beautiful girl Shaniya was murdered by the hands of these monsters. Lets hope the justice system will sentence the mother and the guy that was arrested holding her in the hotel to death. Jail time that is a joke.

I don't know how to feel about this story other than DISCUSTED. I can't even imagine a Mother considering this, much less executing it. Second, My condolences to the Family (Dad)..he obviously took care of his little girl..I just don't understand how the "Red Flags" were overlooked..the drug use, the environment, the previous complaints made to Department of Social Services. They are the Professionals, who gave the Green Light for this woman to have unsupervised visitation after all the History?

Just who dropped the Ball here? Previous Department of Social Services Complaints regarding the Mothers Home? Just who gave the Green Light for this Child to return to that environment unsupervised?

So Sad – But the father really dropped the ball. There was a reason that baby had been with him all of these years. He had a responsibility to protect her from her mother.

America needs to wake up! This is just one child 2 many that has been abducted, tortured and murdered and just discarded as trash. I am a single mother of 2 children and I watch your show every night. It just makes me sick to my stomach about all these children. As humans, every person, parent or not needs to protect our children. People need to be aware if they see their neighbors neglecting or doing things they shouldn't to their children. We need to take drastic measures in helping each other look out for our children....it's our job. if 1 parent in each nighborhood that doesn't work would take time to just walk children home from school everyday theres no telling how many lives that would save alone. What's sad is the real number of child tragedies that happen that don't make it on your show. It's time for people to wake up...including the govt. If someone isn't fit to have children then TAKE THE CHILDREN AWAY! Somer's death has hit me the hardest until now.......Shaniya could have been saved....they saw her ALIVE on tape! then it broadcasted so I would assume the killer then got rushed once it was broadcasted that the media/cops were on their heels. Sometimes I think media hurts more than it helps in these cases. Anyway, I really hope that these child murderers die a horrible death and BURN in H*LL for what they've done. As for the children, rest in peace precious angels..........

How many children does this man have? Byron Coleman and Shaynia Davis are his but they don't have his last name. Was Byron the product of a one night stand, too? Also, where does the father work to be gone that long.

God Bless America!! I am a little concerned about Shaniya's Father. Something is not right about him. He appears really fake in all of this. Sure he is hurting, I'll give him that. Hell, I'm hurting too for the whole family. I'm really sad because I have children and it makes me cry just thinking about anything like this happening to any of my children. But that Father, Brad; he seems really strange. When the son was talking the other night on Nancy Grace; the Father came out of the house, shoulders all broad, like he was ready to defend himself. Why? Then the son looked scared to death at that point. The way Brad kept rubbing his shoulders and kissing him; I was getting annoyed at it. It seems like Brad was trying to send his son a message. You know, "son, you better watch what you say cause we're not totally innocent in this". Something like that. I've seen the look in Brads eyes for many, many years. I was married to a highly manipulative and abusive person. I really don't feel good going on Brad at this time; but his actions are putting a knot in my stomach.

Why did the father come out of the house (quite a nice house – at that!)
and grope on the son while the interview was going on??
The father has how many kids ? I don't like his body language.
And i can't believe he didn't know Shaniya's mom was a prostitute.

No real men around to help this child. The drug dealers, pimps and jons have a really low standard of morals in this community. I am ashamed to be living so close to them(Raleigh). Lets hope the Judges, parole officerers, and probation officers in this area do something to clean it up. With the rash of violence recently against women and girls its time to start considering a zero tolerance policy that will protect and save the lives of many. Geez, who doesn't want a safer place for our children to live in? I have been to jail and its not a nice place, but to those living in poverty its a 3 squar meals a day criminal education retreat. They have color TV too. The Judges of this country need to start imposing sentences that will keep criminals behind bars and prevent others from commiting crimes. The system we are using now does not work. Drugs are killing innocent children as well as the users. Call or write your Congressmen and county commisioniars and ask for tougher sentencing for criminals.

Nancy, WHY WHY WHY did Shaniya's dad allow her to go and live with her mother... a person HE KNEW had drug problems and lived in a very dangerous trailer park with all sorts of sketchy friends? I WON'T EVEN PUT MY 4-YEAR-OLD IN DAYCARE because of all of the scary stories out there. I would NEVER let either one of my precious babies spend ONE MINUTE alone with someone like Shaniya's mom.

Sorry, Nancy – I know that you're a big supporter of Shaniya's dad but, I gotta say... DUDE, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?!? Is he OUT OF HIS MIND, leaving that little girl in a hellish snakepit of a trailer park with someone as unpredictable as her mom? AND THE TRAILER PARK WAS FILLED with sex offenders. God bless that baby, she didn't have a chance. Her father FAILED her. He should have protected her and he FAILED.

nancy iam devistated this could happen to this little baby and other children this pig did to. I watch your show every night, and thereshouled be justice in this brutle case and others. the father shouled not of let this baby go to the mother. there some thing not right there knowing that she s,a drug addict. why not a save place instead, I think there something not right in this case. as for the suspects right now they. shouled burn in hell.

Roots Rock Reggae

I am in agreement with your post. I too got the sense that the father was sending a message to son, don't disclose too much.

MMB

RootsRockReggae, you are SPOT ON. I saw that interview where Brad came up from behind and wrapped his big ol' arms around his son... it made me uncomfortable, too. I was annoyed by it, too, like... please, let your son have his turn to speak! I can't put my finger on it... it was a little creepy. It seems like he likes all of the all of the attention that he's getting, and I hope that doesn't sound harsh. Like he can't allow anyone else to share his spotlight. He bugs me. I think that, in the days to come, his parenting skills (and SERIOUS lack of good judgement) are going to come to light. Now he says that he feels guilty about his daughter's death. I say he should. And I don't think that he's going to come out of this smelling like a rose.

Shaniya was pulled out of school while in the custody of the Father, at least 3 weeks prior to passing her to the custody of her mother. The body of Shaniya was placed intentionally in a known dumping ground for deer carcasses with the possibility of being devoured by predatory animals, obviously hunters knew this area very well. The Father of Shaniya, Bradley Lockhart is an avid hunter. The kidnapping suspect pleads not guilty even though being caught red handed by a camera at the hotel, obviously one of the parents gave him permission to capture the child, question is, which one. When looking back at the Susan Smith case it is interesting to see the emotional pleas by the Father. His business condition and any recent life insurance policies on Shaniya should be investigated as a priority. Specifically when you consider the past of his wife being murdered previously in a home invasion case. Insurance could be the motive, judging by the home of Bradley Lockhart obviously he is accustomed to a wealthy lifestyle.

To the Father, the Aunt and all the family members who loved this beautiful.sweet child, Shanyia, our hearts truly mourn deep for Shanyia and all of you. No words can express how deeply we feel for you.When I see you on the news , I wish I could take away your pain adn wish this nighmare away and have Shanyia back. I am so heartbroken that these things happened to Shanyia and to all these beautiful children all the time without ever ending. The laws have got to change. The sentences that these dregs and muddy souls of the earth get are ridiculous. If they truly got what they deserve...right away...it would probably shraply drop the number of these brutalities.
The whole world grieves with you, dear family of Shanya..

The only sentence in my mind would be death for any child molester (and anyone involved in the kidnapping, even if they made a phone call in the dealing for a child to be molested (if its without a doubt).. I am disgusted with these laws for these people, who act upon chilldren so heinously and so dead on coldly. This is what I mean when i wrote that they should be dealt with "right away" not months and years and appeals....these things should be swiped away for them...for if there is no hell, they need to go thru hell on earth in the here and now! Period...

Shaniya's mother traded her body for drugs. Please join Facebook page Drug Endangered Child Training Network to see what you can do to help. These cases become more complex over time, but there are always opportunities to rescue a child. This did not have to happen. Non-offending parents need to have access to the tools necessary to advocate for their DRUG endangered children.

Hi Nancy,
I have one question. In the interview with Shanija's brother he mentioned the suspect by his first name (Mario)? That's strange to me especially when they say they really didn't know these people. Just curios?

I would suggest that you try not to judge how someone else grieves. Like his son said this is not the first time that they have had something traumatic happen in their lives. After the loss of the mother of his children in a car accident in 1998, this has got to be surreal. I am sure that like any good parent, he is blaming himself for his precious daughter's death.

Holly Hopper, I was just curious if there is a way in split families where if there isn't child custody case going on in the courts that both parents can be notified if DHS or the police come to the home for any reason? I might be wrong, but I believe sometimes it's only a verbal agreement and doesn't involve the state. If Brad was the primary guardian, "Shouldn't the school be responsible in notifying that his child is absent?"

Rodney Fitz, you are right about the Susan Smith part. She cried buckets of crocodile tears and had everyone's support but it turned out that she wasn't being truthful. There's somthing about Shaniya's dad that is making my radar go off. I did not know about his prior wife's murder, and it's making me go... hmmm... maybe someone broke into his home looking for drugs? I don't believe that this guy is a boy scout. He didn't know that Shaniya's mom was a prostitute. I find that VERY hard to believe. She looks like a skanky ho, and if that's the type of woman that he kept company with, you've got to wonder about who else he associates with. His carrying on the other night at the vigil, crying and shaking and having to be held up and crying out to Jesus... it just seemed a little too showy. Especially since he seems so calm and collected now in all of his interviews. Susan Smith... hmmmm...

Ok, Nancy...WHat do we do to change the laws???????????
Do we need to sign petitions????????
WHAT??????????????????
Something has to be done!
NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nancy, happy belated birthday to the babies you are awesome a true hero in my eyes . nancy you are the voice to so many issues that are happening right now thanks to you so many missing children, murder victims etc have been brought to light some located some still their is hope that will be found but at the end justice will be served for all. Im just so sad with all the things going on specially with the children im heartbroken what shaniya mom did is just the most terrible act any human person can do . wow im beyoung words i had read or heard correct me if im wrong that the child was really sleeping on the couch like she said that she actually put her out side for this person or persons to take her oh my god have mercy on this person this is so sad,i feel terrible for the dad and his family but they need to not give out to much information because at the end they will try to pin some blame on dad which i dont know but everyone failed this girl from the school system, CP, and even the family for knowing the mom was the way she was and not checking up on the girl i just think this lady has these intentions all along she wanted this girl not to be a mom but to put her out their like she did with that said nancy i must say we love you friend i watch your show when it comes on at 8pm and then the two repeats in the middle of the night like it was a new one your are the best god bless you, you are a true hero

Joanne-

In custody cases in which both parents are allowed to have contact with the child, it would not be regular practice for a school to notify the parent of absence. If the parent in question has full legal rights, the school would only report suspicious activity to social services. However, if the parent in question is not authorized to pick up the child from school that would be an entirely different matter altogether.

I certainly agree that the awareness should be increased so that every professional having contact with children are more aware of safety concerns.

An earlier comment by someone else mentioned that the child seemed to be somewhat familiar with the man who was carrying her. I have worked with numerous children who seem to have no fear of men–and women–with very severe histories because they are friends of their parents. For children who grow up in drug environments, they become desensitized to the chaos around them. Even at a very early age the children begin to disassociate when the events within their surroundings become dangerous. This is the answer to a common question about why young children who are sexually abused for long periods of time by multiple people do not scream for help. It is a learned behavior, a coping skill. If they yell, they may be injured or even killed. If they are quiet and try to go somewhere else in their mind while it happens, it is over *soon* and they will be left alone for a while. The very real danger with sexual abuse is that it can be fatal for young children in some cases and at minimum cause lifelong damage to the reproductive organs.

@sandy...yes i despise casey anthony. and thought she was the biggest monster excuse of a "mother" (and i use this term VERY LOOSELY w/ these 2) ...until this case/story broke... antoniette( is that her name? not worthy of a name that doesnt include colorfull sailor vocabulary, if you catch my drift) =dare i say, tops casey anthony( but tot mom comes a close 2nd now) both need to be drawn and quartered if you ask me.
im mixed on dad...yes i felt he was wanting to give antoniette the benefit of the doubt, but he should have known better, or at least kept closer tabs on her and shaniya= im troubled, why would he yank her out of kindergarten/mid year to put her w/ mom, who, oh how convient, didnt enroll her or pulled her out immediately... i could be wrong, but isnt kindergarten now mandatory? ( pre-k isnt but kindergarten is, if im not mistaken) i heard today, the dad has several kids by diff women...kinda makes me wonder about his responsiblity... or lack there of.

Nancy you need to set your investigators onto Bradley Lockhart. This man can weep and swoon and invoke the Lord all he wants but something is severely amiss when a parent can send his child to live with a mother in that neighborhood. It was a hell hole 15 years ago. He holds responsibility in this childs death! Someone please investigate this guy. You don't take a child raised in an upscale neighborhood and let her homama have a crack at raising her in the ghetto.! WTF????

Savage beasts such as the one that committed this crime should be hung in public immediately after their guilty verdict is read!

Shaniya's mother should hang along side the killer also, while she is spat upon by the public...

I can't understand how a Father could send his child off to a parent with problems, and not have contact with the child for five weeks. He should have had contact with his daughter every day. My little grandson is 5 yrs. old. He will tell me all details of school and home on any given day. I believe if the Father had monitored the situation more closely he would have known the little girl was not going to school and being five, I'm sure she could and would have told him all that was happening within the home. The Father didn't commit the crime, but neither does the Judges that let felons & murderer's out on early probation. I'm glad the Father feels it is partially his fault.....Something he will well have to live with. Thanks, Dixie in central Missouri,

it is very strange that the father said that he was giving the mom a chance to be her mom. the father's sister said that she raised Shaniya. (where was he this whole time) also, she said that she had packed 2 days clothes for her to go to her moms. why was Shaniya there for 5 weeks? it sounds like they handed her over to her mom. all their stories are not adding up to me.

First of all, without a standing court order in place naming the father as primary custodian, there isn't a law in North Carolina that would FORCE the mother to return the child to him after a visit. The father was away working out of town and the mother picked her up for a visit and decided at some point and time that she wanted to keep her and “ be a mother to her.” Even if the father had objected to the idea and told her to bring her back, the mother did not have to comply until the matter was brought before a family court judge. Had the matter been taken through family court from the beginning... DSS, a court appointed guardian ad litem or SOMEONE would have taken notice and given the father the facts and info gathered from the DSS investigation! Did the father know there was suspected drug abuse and other “issues” with this mother?? I'm sure he did, otherwise, she would have probably had the child from BIRTH! They managed to work out their own custody agreement and had went with that for the past 5 years or there would have been some sort of court record proving otherwise. If the school did not have a copy of a court order indicating who can or can not pick up or take the child from school, their hands are tied. She is the biological mother of the child and she has/had rights they would not be allowed to deny her of, UNLESS they had a court order instructing them otherwise. The aunt obviously objected to the child being taken there but again, she could not stop the mother from getting her or force her to bring her back until the father filed for custody within the family court system. I am sure he realizes now, this should have been handled through the court system and maybe his intentions were to file the appropriate papers once he returned to North Carolina...too little, too late in this case. Family court issues are complicated. That's why there is a system in place to handle these matters. As crooked and unfair as the system is sometimes, it is still necessary to let them handle issues, especially when the parents of a child live in separate houses and share custody. Handling custody issues with your heart and head, is not always a good idea. The system that seemed to fail Shanyia, may have possibly been able to SAVE her, had it been involved and had a chance to.
God bless the aunt...my heart goes out to her! She stayed with the child while the father worked and the mother did her thing. There's not a doubt in my mind that SHE has spent more sleepless and worried nights, than both of the parents have ever spent ! She loved her, cared for her and was there for her but, at the end of the day, she had NO say because it wasn't her child. The mother didn't know the child as well as she and no doubt, could not have loved her as much....if she had, we wouldn't be commenting here on this subject today.

The "Dad" is a media whore and full of crap. When is Nance going to burn him a new one? Is she that stupid that she can not see he is milking this for all the attention he can get? And he needs to llok in a mirror he is trying to be something he is not. He is trash trash trash. He has slept with that Mother he knew she used drugs and he was not raising the little girl the Aunt was not that she is any better. COME ON WAKE UP

I do not beleive in an eye for an eye, but in cases like this one I think we should turn back time and go back to public HANGINGS! one or two is all it would take to put some of these sikco on the run...I am praying for her family I know God can do more than people can to these sick people..Her family and the all the other families are in my daily prayers God will Revenge... Diana, Tn

You know he should've been checking up on this girl and law enforcement should investigate why he gave Shaniya to her mother. He should blame himself! And something is just not right about this father and son! I know I wouldn't be that calm if I was being interviewed about my murdered daughter. Please ask better questions about the fathers actions and stop saying he shouldn't blame himself because he wasn't doing his job as a parent.

Something here does not add up. I feel for the father but I feel much more for this little angel who endured the horrific consequences of poor judgement at the hands of her father and a failed system. I am not afraid to point finger's when the price of all of this is the suffering and tragic unimaginably horrific death of a precious little defenseless girl. Why would the father allow this little 5 year old girl to stay with her 'mom' (and i use this term loosely) when she has a history of serious issues? "Everyone deserves a 2nd chance???" ..umm yea maybe a weekend visit....MAYBE.....BUT 5 weeks unsupervised!??? I DONT THINK SO. Something a viewer above wrote makes me cringe...talking about " the fathers neighbors interviewed on a local news channel saying they were willing to take and raise Shaniya for the father". Why would anyone need to RAISE Shaniya if the father was doing such a good job!?
And If the father was out of town then y didn't the fathers sister(shaniya's aunt) make regular check ins on her...like at the VERY LEAST a few times a week!? She would have found out that the mother had pulled her out of school with in a week of staying with her and known something was NOT RIGHT. Make no mistakes..I don't all the facts of this case but what I DO know is that there is only 1 way this little girl got into the hands of this disgusting animal that brutilized her...and thats by very poor judgement calls on EVERY family member's part that cared for her. The responisibility for her death lies heavy on many shoulders here...NOT just the shoulder of the man who killed her or Dirtbag of a mother that sold her...but those loving relatives that handed her into this situation to begin with! As the mother of a 15 month old little angel myself my heart has suffered everyday over this beautiful little girl..everytime i see that hotel survellience footage of that little princess hanging onto that monster McNeill I cry all over again for her...and I really hope that these animals get what's coming to them..there is no greater crime then that against innocent defensless children and there is no punishment great enough to make up for what Shaniya must have went through. All I know is that if anyone did this to my child I would not rest until they got what they deserved...and i dont mean life in prison with cable and a college degree.! Even if it meant me spending the rest of my life in jail. No it wouldn't bring her back...but they would pay an appropriate price.

So Brad Lockheart feels guilt over his little girl's murder. HE SHOULD. If I forgot to check the locks on my doors before I went to bed, and someone broke in and killed my kids... I'd feel guilty for the rest of my life. Those children are my responsibilty to protect. Brad handed his little girl, voluntarily, to live with her crack-ho mom in an unsafe home with lots of dangerous people around her... so that Shaniya could "bond" with her mother?!? WTF??? SHE WAS 5 YEARS OLD – she needed safety and stability, not girly time with a mom she barely knew! You FAILED her, Mr. Lockheart.

Nancy... please dig deeper into the character of this father... aren't you even the tiniest bit angry that his poor judgement caused the death of that little girl? He's sketchy.

I think that is much more to this case. I am wondering why did this pig take her to a hotel? I don't think he "needed to", if his intentions were to rape her? I just don't know. Was there someone else involved? I see this creep holding her in his arms when my eyes are closed. I wonder was she sfraid....I like many other mothers wished I could have saved her.

I'm a little confused about the events . First we heard that witness said the saw Coe in a car w/Shaniya leaving the trailer court, then we see McNeil with Shaniya in his arms at a hotel. Did Coe take Shaniya then turn her over to McNeil? Then the big question is did McNeil check into the hotel carrying Shaniya? Or did he go through the doors carrying Shaniya and head toward the elevators. It seems to me that at around 6-6:30am someone should have seen McNeil carrying a half dressed little girl and question it. I hope all involved in this murder get punished severely. STONED TO DEATH IF FOUND GUILTY!!!!

i think shaniya was sodomized in that trailer that night before she even left....if not then in McNeill's vehicle right outside. Why else would her favorite blanket be covered in feces hidden in a neighbors trash can? The only reason a 5 year old would poop all over something is trama. Her dirtbag mother probably let him sodomize her for drug debt ... Read Moreright in the trailor home and then they realized she would tell and decided they needed to "get rid" of her...so in all their intelligence and cleverness they dump the feces covered blanket in a NEIGHBORS trash and send her on her way with McNeill who decided he wanted 1 more quickie in a hotel before he killed her...which is why her feet were crossed in the survelience footage..she had already been assulted before even entering the hotel with the swamp thing! This sh*t makes me utterly HOMOCIDAL!

The Dad dumping Shaniya with the inexperienced dysfunctional biological "mother" at a dangerous trailer park with a house full of criminal drug dealers was a selfish act, a spur of the moment decision he made out of convenience (here, you take her for a while) and greed (I have a chance to make some money) and all for instant gratification, much like the decision to have a one night stand with an 18 year old (Antionette) six years ago. Out of sight, out of mind. I'm not buying the Dad's drama grief crap either. He's a control freak, you can see it when he touches his son in the interview. I got sick to my stomach when the one blogger said the Dad was a hunter and knew the area. The thought of this poor child Shaniya) not only feeling abandoned and betrayed by the very system that should have been protecting her (Defacs, the school system, the police) but by the security and safety of the only "family" she knew – the Dad, the Aunt too. Of course she disassociated, the "scuffle" outside the neighbors house could have been a sexual attack on this poor child – when you hear something, for Heaven sakes, look outside!!!

This is a good argument for chemical castration and the death penalty!

@GINGER- YOUR RIGHT ON POINT WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAID! THE FATHER ISNT WHAT HE'S TRYIN TO APPEAR TO BE AT ALL! ...RIGHT UP TO THE SCUFFLE and PROBABLY ASSAULT OUTSIDE THE NEIGHBORS HOUSE WHERE THE BABY"S FECES COVERED BLANKET MIRACULOUSLY APPEARED! Thus me saying this child's murder falls on VARIOUS SHOULDERs INCLUDING THOSE WHO SUPPOSEDLY LOVED HER!

It's so amazing that people can write comments on here blaming the father of Shaniya!!! He felt it necessary for his daughter to know her mother. It is no where near his fault at all that this precious girl is now with God. Being a mother myself, as for the most of the people watching Nancy's show, I try to do my very best by my children, and that is all he was trying to do. He is a God-fearing man, who obviously loved his daughter, and no one should judge him for that.
As far as I am concerned unless a valid statement comes out of his mouth or from Nancy herself, I don't believe that this man just gave his child to the wolves, he thought he was doing the right thing, and we are not to judge, only God is, and he is now with Shaniya.

I am an avid follower of the Nancy Grace Show,but the newest abuse case regarding that beautiful little girl, Shaniya Davis is just so sickening that I cannot watch the program. Life in prison would be too good for those twisted excuses of human beings.

"God Fearing Man"?? "It's not his fault she's with God"?? "He(God) is with Shaniya"?? Are you trying to say "GOD" is a man? Do you know this for fact? Question Brandi..WHO"S FAULT IS IT THEN THAT SHE WAS PLACED IN HARMS WAY and TORTURED then KILLED? "GOD'S"? maybe because "HE" wanted to be with her!!?? Try leaving your 'GOD' out your argument ..you know THE MALE GOD THAT WOULD ALLOW SOMETHING THIS HORRIFIC TO HAPPEN TO A 5 year Old Little Girl so SHE CAN BE WITH "HIM"...and see what validity is left in anything you have to say.....ZERO!
There's no easy way to swallow the TRUTH in a situation like this because the TRUTH can be so painfully ugly...but not uglier then what happened to Shaniya...and TRUTH BE TOLD...HER FATHER's POOR JUDGEMENT GOT HER KILLED! SWALLOW IT....HE IS!

What's with the boyfriend (the first to be arrested, then released) and biological father of Antionette's unborn child defending and supporting her, saying she is a good mother? What will happen to the child she is carrying? Why is she so un-emotional and un-remorseful? Has anyone checked the 7 year old son to see if he too had been molested, has he been withdrawn from school and what will happen to him? Does this small area of Fayetteville, NC actually have a market for child prostitutes? No one has seen Antionette's sister in all this either, the former girlfriend of this sick Mario pervert. ( Did he finally talk and say he took the girl from outside the trailer? I missed that part). What's with the smirk and fancy hairdo in all his latest pictures? Does he think he's clever, or he's going to get away with it? He'll get what he deserves in prison, put him in general population with the hardened criminals that hate child molesters. (Was he a snitch – is that how he only got 50 mos probation for shooting someone in the face? Hopefully the police will release the information we all have questions about and this little baby (Shaniya) we've all become so attached to will rest in peace.

And just to clarify in case you still can't swallow the truth...I Believe Ginger summed it up BEST.."The Dad dumping Shaniya with the inexperienced dysfunctional biological "mother" at a dangerous trailer park with a house full of criminal drug dealers" for WEEKS..UNSUPERVISED is NOT THE RIGHT WAY TO LET A 5 year Old get to KNOW HER DIRTBAG MOM!

Who delivered Shaniya to the monsters house? Her father. The first job of any parent is to protect their child. Period. He dropped her off and 30 days later she's sold, raped, and murdered. I find behavior more indicates character than words. Daddy can say he loved his daughter, but what he did is anything but loving. How can it EVER be the right thing to do to drop a 5 year old baby off at a house of drugs filled with criminals. It usually serves no purpose to place blame or point fingers after the fact. In this case, I believe Shaniya's "father" has several other children. If the way he protected his daughter is loving, I hope he is not so loving with the ones that are left.

Woah there Brandi, you're judging me!

We're all just trying to help Nancy find justice for Shaniya, know the truth, have arrest warrants for murder come into fruition to all who are involved and hopefully wake up a few irresponsible parents/caregivers so that this will never happen to their children. We all share the common goal – to let Shaniya and other child crime victims rest in peace. How can anyone say the Dad didn't drop the ball on this one? Let the buck stop where it belongs.

Something is so not right, if Your Child is awy for 5 weeks, wouldnt He have called Her to see how she was?? If He did, He would of known right away from Her voice that something wasnt right, As a Parent, You just knowthese things. Im sorry, something just does not make sense. I feel so bad for the opoor little girl, so sad, how she looked in the pic from hotel, its bone chilling..... What she went through, for 5 weeks!!!

Shiela November 19th, 2009 2:07 pm ET said:

the drug use, the environment, the previous complaints made to Department of Social Services. They are the Professionals, who gave the Green Light for this woman to have unsupervised visitation after all the History?
Just who dropped the Ball here? Previous Department of Social Services Complaints regarding the Mothers Home? Just who gave the Green Light for this Child to return to that environment unsupervised?

I say....
The FATHER gave the green light for unsupervised visitation by never bringing the custody case to the family court system. LEGALLY, the mother had as much right to keep the child as he because the courts were not involved in the case. It was an agreement the parents shared since the child was born....

Ouida Fleming November 19th, 2009 2:21 pm ET asked:

How many children does this man have? Byron Coleman and Shaynia Davis are his but they don't have his last name. Was Byron the product of a one night stand, too? Also, where does the father work to be gone that long.

I say...
According to news reports, he has 5 other children besides Shanyia with 3 other mothers. Byron & Cheyenne are from his first marriage. Not sure about the others....reports said there were custody/child support papers filed in the court house regarding the other 3.
The father is a building contractor.

JoAnne November 19th, 2009 3:05 pm ET said:

I would suggest that you try not to judge how someone else grieves. Like his son said this is not the first time that they have had something traumatic happen in their lives. After the loss of the mother of his children in a car accident in 1998, this has got to be surreal.

***The mother was killed in a home invasion, not a car accident.***

Holly Hopper, I was just curious if there is a way in split families where if there isn't child custody case going on in the courts that both parents can be notified if DHS or the police come to the home for any reason?

I say...
I'm not Holly Hopper but, I can tell you from past experience with DSS in South Carolina...they are NOT obligated to inform the primary or non-custodial parent of allegations or investigations against the other parent, UNLESS actual charges are filed against the accused parent. The other parent can find out about an investigation or allegations, if they or someone they know, are named and interviewed by DSS concerning the pending investigation or allegations . If the courts are involved, DSS has an obligation to report their findings to the other parent or parents attorney and the guardian ad litem ( if one has been appointed.) Without a formal custody order recorded with the other parent's name listed...DSS ( DHS or whatever they are referred to in your state,) have no way of contacting or knowing who to contact. There was/is, no such order concerning Shaniya.

As for police reports....the other parent would be contacted ONLY if the child was being removed from the home due to whatever reason the police were called there for. Police reports can be obtained and used in court against the offending parent IF the other parent gets the reports themselves or through their attorney. AGAIN....police reports ( regardless of the number of them) are pretty much useless if the allegations or complaints against the offending parent are UNFOUNDED.

If Brad was the primary guardian, "Shouldn't the school be responsible in notifying that his child is absent?"

Legally, he was not named the primary custodian. ( How could he be when they had never been to court to establish custody?) The mother had as much right to move her from school as he did. If the school was told she was being moved to another school, there job is to provide records to be transferred. I don't think they have to follow up on every child that is moved to make sure they are enrolled elsewhere. That is the other parents job. Apparently; no one followed up ..the father, the aunt, neighbors...NOBODY!

The father certainly should bear much of the blame.... from what has come out about him... he does not accept responsibility for any of his children or share a concern for them. Clearly , they are a burden to him and prevent him from wh_____ around and producing these children for others to care for. This little girl did not have a chance and was just an object or inconvience for both so called parents. Brad was so sickening as he strolled out to get in the lime light on Nancy's show. The state he lives in should really go after him for child support and not allow him to have any contact with the children he fathered..... FOREVER. He is totally irresponsible and resembles trashing behavior- The mom should totally FRY for this one and should be put to death immediately upon conviction.
Thank you Nancy for being a voice for these poor children-Please do not have this father on your show again-he is using the medial to gain fame or female attention.

Carol in Tennessee

There needs to be Child Protection reform in all states.... Our children are @ risk and have low priority in many states... such as Tennessee in addition to other states in our union.

@N MCCABE- SOOO TRUE...we're focusing on the last day or so of this poor little angels life but who know's the horror she went through the entire 5 weeks! I can guarantee if the mother prostituted her to this dirtbag McNeill it wasn't a 1 time deal....that's probably why she took her out of school after the 1st week...so she couldn't tell anyone what was going on in that trailor of horrors!! (sigh...heartbreaking)

Dear Nancy,

I love your show and watch it every night. I wish that there were more people being proactive in protecting and watching over our children. After all it takes a village to raise a child. To the people who criticize the father, do you know the reason he gave Shaniya's mom a second chance to prove herself. NO, no one really does. Hind sight is always 20/20. And as to the fact of how the siblings are reacting and ( Showing no emotion) every one reacts to stress and grief in their own way. Who are we to judge. Lets stop pointing fingers and casting stones and start helping look out for one another. Sometimes the plans with the best of intentions turn out totally opposite of what we expected and I say this with first hand experience. That being said I think that the whole social services system needs to be revamped and fixed so that there is more people to investigate even the slightest hint that there may be something just quite not right were children are involve.
Thanks again for listening.

My entire family sends our prayers and condolences to the family of Beautiful Little Shaniya!!! You are gone but not forgotten.

Hindsight being 20/20 and simple common sense are 2 different issues. This was a matter of common sense. As a father if he didn't take the time to investigate the environment he CHOSE to dump his 5 year old daughter into then SHAME ON HIM. She wasn't placed into a situation that he can LEARN FROM Terry...he placed his little girl with people willing to PROSTITUTE RAPE AND KILL A 5 YEAR OLD CHILD.
WAKE UP from your sugar coated fantasy! The SOCIAL SERVICE system should not be held at any higher standards then a childs own family and when a child's own family can't protect her WHO CAN?!
I swear people on here are more worried about being judgemental then finding the TRUTH and ANSWERS and JUSTICE this little angel deserves!

http://www.abusefreedom.com
Cheryl Boyer/founder/owner
803-438-8119

nov19, 2009

DEAR SIR OR Madam,

My name is Cheryl Boyer
Last year I achieved getting parts of a pedophile bill passed into law against pedophiles.
I’m writing on behalf of Sierra Leigh Ignacio to remove her from the absolutely unacceptable situation she is in and has been in her whole life. This child has been through more horrors and injustices than anybody should ever have to go through. She has been sex trafficked by her own mother, Lara Bellini, ever since she was just a small child. Lara even held down her own daughter while a man raped her when Sierra was just a little girl. Lara has also stolen a great deal of Sierra’s personal belongings and sold them, leaving Sierra’s room barren with nothing but her bed; no toys to play with and barely any clothes.
Sierra’s grandmother, Carra Bellini, has been fighting desperately to remove Sierra from this abusive situation for the past 10 years. It has been a long and exhausting battle and the inaction of the authorities that she tried to reach out to certainly do not help. Carra contacted multiple FBI agents and none of them took effective action for Sierra. Sierra’s school noticed that something was off about her and her behavior was unusual for most children her age. A locaL Police officer observed Sierra in school one day and reported that everything “seemed fine”, despite the observations of school officials. When the local Police knocked on Lara’s door, this master of deception put on a façade with a sweet smile to appear as though everything was normal and convinced the agent that she had done nothing wrong and that Carra was “crazy” and “making this up”. He did nothing more for Sierra, reported everything was normal, and Sierra continued to live in this abusive situation with her drug, sex, and alcohol addicted mother.
Sierra has been constantly bombarded with lies from Lara about her grandmother, leaving her convinced that Carra, Sierra’s only true and caring family member, was crazy and that Sierra’s life was normal. Carra bought a town house for Sierra and Lara in Hawaii. When she went to visit them a little while later, there were fist marks on every single wall at head level made by Lara’s boyfriend. When Sierra had visited her grandmother, Carra, the girl seemed deeply troubled and disturbed. Sierra was not even allowed to tell Carra what had happened to her at this time, due to fear that Lara’s boyfriend would harm and/or kill her.
A life of lies, manipulation, and abuse is all this entire child knows. Lara has completely consumed Sierra’s childhood, innocence, and sense of reality. This is way beyond outrage and cannot be allowed to continue. The best place for Sierra is with her grandmother. Carra has over 30 years experience in health services and is perfectly capable of and has been waiting 10 years to help Sierra heal in all ways. Immediate action must be taken to remove this child from her toxic environment; inaction cannot be tolerated any longer. Sierra’s mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social health and her ability to lead a happy, healthy life depend on this!
Type in her name and write every state official .please do this for this beautiful innocent child.

Cheryl Boyer
Activist against the abusers
President/Owner/ABUSEFREEDOMUNITED
803 438 8119
83 Leonard LaneElgin’s sc 29045

I am confounded and astounded that are judicial system let this man out on the street. What other nation would grant a man that shot someone in the face–probation? As for her mother, who is now pregant, how can she sleep at night?

A word to anyone who has elevated Brad Lockhart to sainthood: How about the fact that he could have tried supervised visits AT THEIR HOME FIRST instead of leaving his precious baby girl in a run-down trailer park that (from what I'm reading) is well-known for crime and violence? He left her there for five weeks!!! My husband traveled when our kids were young. He couldn't bear to be away even for a week! Leaving your 5 yr. old in a dangerous home is just flat out wrong, any way you slice it. Wrong.

Someone said it here.........remember Susan Smith. She put on a real good show. While Brad Lockhart may not have commited the actual murder, he was negligent and he is guilty of child endangerment. The more I'm reading, the more I'm thinking Antoinette Davis could walk unless everything is investigated thouroughly.

I agree with the people who thought it was VERY weird the way Brad came out and bear-hugged his son. Byron Coleman looked like a deer in the headlights. Very strange. Nancy, you should have your body language expert analyze that tape.

Will someone please explain the twisted chain of names and which kid belongs to who? Shaniya had her mother's last name – why? Only Cheyenne goes by Lockhart. Byron Coleman has a different name from his dad. That's odd...Why? Even if his mom passed away (was she murdered as some people are saying?) he should still have his dad's last name. Did he move away for his own safety? Are there other kids? It's all very disturbing.

I feel like her father just gave up...he didn't want Shaniya...but people reached out to him and literrally begged him not to send her with the mother and he did it...he didn't care about the environment...I know this area and its a very bad part of fayetteville....He stands in front of his $240,000 home and cries to the press....this is sickening to me...He is just as responsible as the person who did the dirty deed....First Him, then Her (they don't even deserve to be called parents)..then DSS....then our judicial system....Then the evil Mario McNeill......This little girl needed saving and the only one who could see it was God....He saved her.....The rest of them can all live with it

We are deeply sorry to hear about Shaniya. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you we just cant imagine what you all are going through. There shouldnt be anyone that goes through the things that your family are going through during this rough time.

This is truly a terrible crime that happened. But i must say that ,Nancy you are so wrong for convicting the mother of handing over her daughter to this man and you truly don't know if this is the case at hand. You are going on hear say. Were you actually there to witness this incident! You are going by what he says, come on give me a break. He will say anything to save his ass! This man is a hardened crimminal he has no heart! Lets at least find out all the facts before we convict this woman. And keep praying for the family because they truly need our prayers.

As I sit here and watch your show I see the brother and father, the brother may not show any emotion but it is a possibility that he is being strong for his father.I give my prayers to the family of Shaniya she was a beautiful little girl and now GOD has called one of his angels home.My things is why the mother is not being charge with murder just like the animal that has done this to her precious littler girl.If that was my daughter and I were her father that would be a dead mand and the mother would be dead as well,but as for McNeil i hope that when he goes to prison that the inmates do him just like he did LIL Shaniya. I also agree with some of the people why didn't anyone make a visit to the mother and one more thing once an addict always an addict

I KNEW it was that Dirtbag excuse for a hu(Man) McNeill...Just the way he smirked on his mug shot like he was proud of what he did...PURE EVIL! He deserves to be castrated and slowly bleed to death! I would do it for free...no questions! I hope that poor excuse for a mother dies slowly of uterine cancer!

R.I.P beautiful little angel Shaniya Nicole Davis...I'm soo sorry you were robbed of your life just as it was beginning. I'm soo sorry that you were born to parents that didn't have a clue as to how to parent you in the loving and protective manner you deserved...you're in my heart and have touched my life as if you were family. I love you and you will be missed by all the people who's lives you've touched! <3

The post by mr910 is eye opening if true because it explains a lot. If Antoinette Davis is HIV had a fling with Mario behind her sisters back and he contracted HIV and this was a revenge tactic. This explains the smug look on his mug shots and why he killed the child when he didn't have to. Think about it, he's facing a number of heinous charges but not murder so why kill her. He killed her because that was the revenge. He already has a life sentence if he's HIV, same with her. Our only hope is that someone will torture them in prison. Disgusting. The father may be a drug dealer and he may have a shady past but obviously his daughter was happy living with him. You can see it in the photos. He was obviously the lesser of the two evils by far.

I am bit disturbed by the fact that no one has made any comment about the father's role in this tragedy. He has stated in multiple interviews that he wanted to give the mother a chance to be Shaniya's mother (mother will be referred to as "egg bearer" from this point forward as "mother" is an honorary term only to be used those worthy), PLEASE!...Maybe they are getting through this part of the case and then they will focus on the father after the parasitic egg bearer and the pathetic, rapacious murderer/rapist are properly charged and processed. If the father is not brought up on child neglect charges, I will never be able to regain any hope in the "systems". Also, why am I, a North Carolina resident, being forced to pay taxes for "special supervision" over Shaniya's egg bearer in order to prevent her from committing suicide...I mean really, do I actually care...isn't that my only guarantee that she will be make it to the place below...

I believe the precious child's mom and boyfriend was involved as also ofcourse the man with Shanjya at the motel, I believe also the father is just as much at fault and his auquaintances. the 'sweet talking Mom' obviously traded him favors for the child. maybe he did (or didn't )know what she wanted Shaniya for but should have , I think his real care was for for the mom and what bits he could have of her. I hope Mr. Davis can stomach and live with himself. because he should have kept Shaniya out of that hell, or has there been ongoing sexual abuse of Shaniya. poor little angel , like children will she made the best of the times she could smile. and like so many she sure deserved better parents. Mr. Davis is no grieveing saint. he's as bad as the Mom and her associates.

This is so painful....so painful. How did our system allow this to happen to another child? This is so sad, heart and soul breaking to all innocent children. Our system is so messed up,. How can this be and it seems all these murders get a slap on the wrist and send them back in the world. This makes no sense to me. So many of our babies, and children are caught up in this cruel system. When they commit this type of crime, our system is fooled and crazy they think these people are reformed. A LEOPARD SPOTS NEVER CHANGE, THEY CHANGE TERRITORY. These people are animals with a mind of their own. No fault to any mother or who ever raised them. This person is not entitled to a trial. Neither should the person who gave birth to Shaniya. All is guilty. A child is born to love, protect and raise to contribute to our society.

What is wrong with our system. In this case and many others, it's an eye for an eye. These people should not be allowed to go to trial and insult our system.

Enough is enough. Something drastic has to be done to let these bad people know, YOU WILL DIE IF YOU HURT A CHILD. And all involved.

This is so bad. What are we going to do? Sweep this under the rug like all others.

Very hurt and can't do anything about it. May God bless her little soul.

As I sit and watch the show, The father has to be really heart broken, I hope he Know's, that He was not at fault. He wanted to do what he thought was right. My prayer is for the family.May God hold them in his bossom,for God does have Shaniya in his loving arms. God Bless you Nancy Grace and those twins.

God isn't responsible for this.....

You have drug use (sorcery a form of witchcraft) and sexually immoral or deviant behavior along with murder. Pick up a Bible.

The word "sorcery" is the Greek word "pharmakeia" (Strongs #5331) (far-mak-i'-ah). This is the source of the English word "pharmaceutical".

Greek word "pharmakia" from which the English words "pharmacy" "pharmaceuticals," and "pharmacology" are derived. Interpreted literally, it refers to the practice of preparing poisonous potions to harm or kill others

According to the Bible
Pharmacology (drug use) = sorcery = witchcraft

"Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city. But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie." —Revelation 22:14-15

"But the cowardly, unbelieveing, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolators, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death." —Revelation 21:8

Blessed are you Shaniya, innocent angel rest in peace.

Can't they just put this monster in general population whille running the news over and over for all prisoners to see? There isn't a punishment severe enough for this type of demon. As to the comment about the father, he tried to do the right thing and let his daughter know her mother. His mistake was not investigating whether it was a safe place for Shaniya. Yet WOMEN who try to protect their children from abusive situations are criticized and often times forced by the courts to allow visitations.

I would like to send out my thoughts and prayers for Shaniya and her family,put all faith in God to get yall through this terrible time.

OMG! That PERVERT needs to be tied up and then slowly strangle his testicles and penis till he's on his last breath then toss him in prison, The death sentence is too mild and prison is just a fun resort! And these judges and anybody that lets theses perv monsters out I bet have creepy things about themselves. I suppose she suffocated as he was drowning out her screams as he was inserting his weapon!
Castrate him. Why a child, there are enough sluts to go around. We need leaders that have a backbone and are tough! These whimpy judges and children and youth employess got to go!!!!!!!!!
Nancy Grace I stick up for you all the time. I agree with you and you are an awesome mom!! God bless you, Denice

bless this little baby. i don't have the words'but it makes me sick seeing him with her at the hotel. god only knows what she went thru. and i agree about the brother and sister. Where is the tears for their little sister. something is strange with this..hurry up and find the answers please. she's in my heart.

This case has made me so very very angry. It appears that sexual abuse has become so rampant in this country and many appear more concerned about the death or abuse of animals than the torture, rape and death of a child. Please understand, abuse of any kind on any living creature is just wrong. I spent 30 years with the NC Dept of Correction and know first hand that sex offenders do not stop; they exhibit no remorse for what they have done or intend to do; and they are "very very shady and slick." We can order them to all the treatment available and monitor them as closely as humanly possible, but the fact remains, they will re-offend and have no business on the street. The damage they do to their victims cannot be measured. Many victims endure a lifetime of guilt, depression and inability to trust others or themselves. No, not all victims become victimizers. The victim becomes his/her own worst enemy and goes through years of self destructive addictive behavior (drugs, sex, food, gambling, etc.), until hopefully, the light comes on and that victim realizes; I DID NOTHING WRONG. Please do not blame the child's family. They can be fooled. Be aware that an addict (possibly the mother) is as slick as the perp and they will lie and sell their soul for the hook (the drug). Others are blaming the aunt or brother or whoever for not being there. Do not blame the family, an addict is real good at pushing others away or diverting situations away from themselves. Blame the vile, evil, soul-less individual who committed this crime. This man has no soul; no conscience or concept of what he has done and even if he did he wouldn't care. Rape is a crime of power over the powerless. Who better to rape or murder than someone who cannot fight back? The mother and this man will hopefully rot in hell, but it would be terrific if they both have a whole lot of hell right here on earth first.

Hello Nancy
Last night or early this AM, I left a long comment that has been eliminated. For what ever reasons. The gist of my comment however is the fact that I think that at the point when Saniya and the perpetrator were at the hotel as seen in the pictures, the child may have been saved... My point is; how anyone in the management, office of a hotel didn't get suspicious of seeing a weird male carrying a child without shoes ... and maybe without under pants. My heart is broken and I have been depressed all the past days with the image of the wistful look on that child's face. I proposed that you could advocate for a law to ensure situations like these do not happen by mandating adults travelling/registering in hotels with a child show the child is theirs or the adult is the legal guardian of said child. Something like what I understands exists for airlines. My commrnt was rather long and I decribed a situation I lived in California with CPS for which reason I also suggested advocating the amendment of federal child protecting laws to put more theeth into their laws and penalzing agencies and their executives and or personnel that do not carry out their protective actions in according to the laws. I described a horrible experience I had in the case of sexual abuse of a child in California. I think you can do it Nancy. I am sure that you can get persons like Mark Klaas and others to support you.
I hope this comment isn't eliminated and I stop losing sleep over this heart breaking pain I have in my heart, soul and spirit. If it is eliminated; at least it gets to you. Thank you.

This story really, really broke my heart and I was really hoping for a happy ending. People have the right to feel what they want to feel, but I do not think that any of us should blame Shaniya's father for her death. He is suffering right now. He just lost his 5 year-old baby. Every since the first night that Nancy aired this story I was waiting and anticipating for little Shaniya's return, I kept her in my mind and in my heart, because I also have a 5 year-old Shania, and I have been sitting here trying to figure out what my life would be like without her, and I can't imagine it. And I have been crying, and hugging and kissing her more every since I heard about little Shaniya. I have no words about the people who did this to her...I can't call that lady her mother, because a real mother would not have done this to her child, and the other person, I can't say that he's a man, because any real man would never touch a child. I just wanr to say God-bless Shaniya, and may she rest in peace. And I hope that her family finds a way heal the best way that they can, especially her father, because he now has to live everyday wondering what if, and not not being able to see her face or hear her voice ever again.

I don't remember the ladies name who brought up Caylee earlier, but she said Shaniya had it worse. I beg to differ. Yes, both of these cases, all infact – are horrific but to say that one was worse than the other is sad. Do you know what Caylee went through or have we forgotten her? Casey, as we all know didn't want a child to begin with. Her mother, father and brother convinced her to have it. Because of course, they would all help her since she's a single mom. She had the baby and convinced an ex boyfriend that she was his and he fell in love with this little one. Paternity results came back and it wasn't his, sad for 2 – Caylee and the young man. Casey, being a young adult, still wanted to go out and be herself. She's also a sociopath (they only care about number one, themselves). Caylee was the little girl that everyone loved. This included her grandparents. Casey saw how her mother treated her granddaughter as if she were her own. Can you blame her? Casey didn't want her, but Casey also didn't want anyone else to be mommy. Casey is jealous, starts to really 'take care' of Caylee. 'Spending time' with her. Which is actually her going with her to her friends and boyfriends houses. She was so quiet and always took naps, because she was given chloroform everytime she went out. How many times did Casey party? You can't even count them on your fingers and toes combined. This, this is how many times Caylee was drugged. The last time she did it, it was too much ... Caylee passed away. Casey was scared and put her in the trunk. She was later seen going into the woods with a trash bag. Unfortunately for the baby, her mother only cared about one. So please, don't say she had it better than Shaniya. They're all terrible in thier own way.

Notice Bradley Lockhart would not speak on camera, obviously his lawyer has advised him to remain silent to not give any more inconcistencies away. It seems odd that the Father would pull the child out from Morganton Road Elementary 3 weeks prior to giving the child to the mother, yet even Mr. Lockhart has changed his story regarding this. Why would Mr. Lockhart not want to let family members care for Shaniya like his other children. Could it be, that molestation began with the Father, thus the reasoning behind keeping her from family and the public. By giving his daughter to the mother, he would quickly be able to claim that the mother is not credible in recognizing that her daughter was molested. I believe the charges of 1st degree murder and rape on Mario McNeil is presumptuous at best and a rush to judgement, specifically after not identifying where the child was killed and analyzing the crime scene. It also appears that Mr. Bradley Lockhart is all alone, and now has to resort to making his son a spectacle for the cameras, perhaps other family members realize something is not right.

Nancy this kidnapper looked very smuged when he was arrested as if he had nothing to fear his look was troubling. also if they lived in filth why did the dad not see that when he took her over the mom house did he even she the house. someone mention the brother looked like she was just a regular person not his sister there are some strange looks going on by relatives and the mother and the kidnappers it looks like he was delivering her. he just looked like he was smiling I don't get it do you? vicky Boca Raton Florida

I agree with you Debbie

I think this is devastating, speaking as a mother of three; who would let their own child be put in harms way, who would hurt an innocent child, I ask this question in tears, what is this world coming to? I think that the mother and the murderer both need to be punished in the worst way possible, they don't deserve to live, I think if anything she needs to be put to death before he is, and oh no, not by lethal injection, that is too easy for her, but by the same way she allowed her daughter to die, and he needs to be castrated, and then raped himself, I'm sorry WORLD, if this is too rough for you to hear, but I am furious right now, and I am hurt, if someone ever touched one of my babies, nothing but the LORD himself, could stop me from laying hands on that person.

Nancy you are awesome. I used to watch ur show everynight and then i got a night shift job so i couldnt but everyday when i wake up i go on your website and read the updates and go to facebook too. Ur twins are beautiful. i didnt even know shaiyna or caylee but everytime i see pics of those 2 very beautiful little girls i burst into tears, because they should of had the chance to grow up and not die at such a young age. all the child affect me but for some reason shayina and caylee really devasted me when i read or heard that their bodies are indenified. i just dont understand how anyone can hurt a child, especailly ur own. there is so many people i know that would love kids and cant have them and all these people are killing their kids, and i dont understand it. give them to someone who is gonna love them if u dont or arent ready to be parents. life is to short as it and and these beautiful little children are going through alot more then they deserve. i have a 5 and a one year old and i dont trust anyone with them but my family, and yeah they drive me crazy but what kids do but i love them and wouldnt trade them for the world. and i dont know what i would do if something ever happened to them. i cant even imagine what shayinas family and caylees grandparents and somer and jaydas and the rest of the innocent little children who get killed for no reason are going through. thank you for keeping these stories going and updated.

Dear Nancy..I am a pediatric nurse practitioner and have worked with babies and children for 30 years. The first thing we stress to parents is to check out any daycare settings. I feel that the father and the women who were previously caring for Shaniya failed to examine the physical environment they were placing this child in. Did Father and Grandmother not care enough to go to the trailer to examine the filth which was describe there? They may not know about the drugs, but who would leave their "loved" child in a filthy environment? Where were the visits to the trailer from her prior caretakers. It is my opinion that these women got tired of caring for a young child, ie getting up, dressing her, getting her to school and every aspect of parenting a young child. I am a twin myself and I have twin boys I am so sorry for this family, however all share responsibility for this terrible crime.

How could a mother just hand off her child?? The same thing needs to be done to him! I have followed this story since day one and I am just so angry that a sick woman like the mother would or could do this. I would love to have 5 minutes with each of them. The bastard needs to be done the same thing!! I think both should have the death sentence. That baby did. And for what? Drugs?

My heart just breaks for this precious little girl, its just not fair. i have no dought the police will make sure the monsters that hurt her pay big. my heart and prayers go out to all that knew and love beautiful Shaniya.. i do have to agree with some of the people on here saying that Shaniya's brother and sister showed little emotion i did notice that to, and really if this was my sister i would be so torn up i don't think i would even be able to talk to anyone. another thing i noticed was and i fell very bad for saying this because her father has already been though hell, but if yiu saw the interview on nancy grace with Shaniya sister then you must remember her saying that she knew of Shaniya's mother doing drugs and always thought she was using cocain. if she knew that then how did the father not know..

To the person who said, ITS WRONG FOR NANCY GRACE TO SAY AND CONVICT THIS MOTHER FOR HANDING OVER HER DAUGHTER WITHOUT HEARING HER SIDE FIRST, it is not just Nancy Grace saying it for no reson, THE POLICE BELIVE IT AND SAID IT, Nancy is just giving all the people who watch, love and love her the latest new.. i really hope you don't have kids if you are taking the side of a sick mother like this woman is, WE LOVE YOU NANCY!!! YOU ARE TRULY AN ANGEL GIRL,

I wonder if the Dad took time to check out the living conditions at the Mom's trailer? It was a pig sty..horrible!!! Did he ask around to find out what was going on at the trailer? Drugs were being sold there. Did he check with her new school and leave his name? Did he check with the Police as to her current situation?
How could you just drop your precious child off without taking proper care to see that all was well. Something is fishy to me.
The Mom's sister was or had dated the killer, was that the Aunt that Shaniya stayed with on week ends?
It is all so horrible and just reeks with neglect by both Parents parts!!!

Rest peacefully little Angel. There is no more pain where you are now. I only hope justice is served and those monsters get what they deserve. You are so loved by many who don't even know you. We love you Shaniya!

What I don't understand is,why the person at the front desk at the hotel didn't question 'this dog' about his relationship to little shaniya? don' t u have to register? Don't they ask the child for their name and the relatinship whoever they travel with?I think the front desk should have call the police. It' like when u travel the security ask for ID and ask children that travelling with u for their names and relationship to the person u travelling with.? If the person at the front desk make the 911 call,baby shaniya would be alive today. So this whole prostituion thing is new to shaniya or I'm sure she would have say something to her dad. A smart talkative girl would not keep her mouth shut!

What I don't understand is,why the person at the front desk at the hotel didn't question 'this dog' about his relationship to little shaniya? don' t u have to register? Don't they ask the child for their name and the relatinship whoever they travel with?I think the front desk should have call the police. Its' like when u travel the security ask for ID and ask children that travelling with u for their names and relationship to the person u travelling with.? If the person at the front desk make the 911 call,baby shaniya would be alive today. So this whole prostituion thing is new to shaniya or I'm sure she would have say something to her dad. A smart talkative girl would not keep her mouth shut!

I think that this is such a tragedy. I follow many stories relative to crimes and this is by far the most unusual. I am deeply pained for what Shaniya had to go through. I don't have kids but I could only imagine the father's turmoil and pain right now. Blaming himself and wondering what ifs. The brother did seem unemotional about the situation which is weird as well. I can't seem to understand how a grown man could rape anyone and by far a child. Whether she was brought to someone or he did the act himself everyone involved is guilty as if they committed the crime themselves. Her mother is a poor excuse for a human being. She should not see any other children especially the one she's carrying. She should face the death penalty as well. I expect to see her on Women Behind Bars in a few years... I think it's really unfair for people to spend tax dollars to house these animals they both look disgusting to me... the only thing that can come out of this positive is that this child didn't have to live with this animal until she was an adult being abused and damaged. Now she's in heaven and unable to be harmed God rest her soul.

I hope they both get the death penalty! The one thing I am confused about though is how he is charged with kidnapping if the mother gave the child to him for sexual exploits. Can you please explain this?

My message back to the Dad and other Parents: Please teach your children, as soon as they can understand how to repeat things, or before age two, how to use the phone (not just speed dial) , what their name is, their address (including USA), both their parents & grandparents names, their phone numbers and places they live are; recite it with them often, sing it several times a day if you have to, make it one of their favorite games to play with you. Get them fingerprinted, have updated pictures and a lock of hair on file, take them to the dentist; put their name, address and who to notify in case of emergency written inside their shoes. Encourage them to talk and take the time out of your busy day to share your thoughts with them, to tell you everything they're feeling, doing, thinking....make them feel safe and important; make communication easy and receive it in a loving way, so they won't be afraid to confide in you the second something seems to make their tummy feel funny. Discuss the "whys" of any changes they are about to experience. They are your responsibility (legally) until age 18 , not just until your'e tired of raising them or it's inconvenient to have them around.

what i dont understand is why the school did not do anything about the baby not being in school;it makes me think about all the things i went through as a child when the school did nothing when i was abused as a child by my foster parents.i feel the father should sue the school for not doing there job.and for the mother she should get death sentence and as for the man who hurt that pretty baby of joy he should get death double times.to the father who lost his little girl,sweet heart dont blame yourself its not your fault and i will pray for you and your family for healing and remember this your baby is with the lord watching over you.

Sorry, but Shaniya's father is creepy. I watched the vid of him creeping up on his son during an interview.
Is it true that the father had to be away on business? That's why he turned Shaniya over to her disgrace of a mother? I'm not buying the story of him wanting the mother to practice being a mother to Shaniya. His judgement of what's better for everyone is distorted. I feel that he is a bully and his son is afraid of him.

My heart nearly stops each and every time I hear of terrible things done to children. I don't understand how some human beings are completely out of control–Heartless. WHY? It's just to so selfish to take a life–Especially the life of an innocent angel. I plead to everyone-not just parents, please protect children. Do not look away when you see something that may be the slightest suspicious. DON'T TURN AWAY!. We have to stop being so damn afraid and start looking out for one another.

For goodness sake-Pray relentlessly. May God bless all you and your families

Dear Nancy,
I have been watching your show ever since I can remember. I am sickened to say the least about this latest story about Shaniya. It repulses me every time I see the photo clip of this pervert with this beautiful child in the arms of this sadistic killer! But I got to say I am repulsed at the whole story.........Feces everywhere in the home and outside and even on her baby blanket! The child wasn't attending school at all.........Eviction notices due to unsanitary living quarters and non payment of rent.......and when you really listen to the so called mommies 911 call (and really listen to it) it is contrived to say the least........
People in this country have to wake up PLEASE!!!!! I agree totally with Mr. Mark Class when he says the whole system failed this little girl miserably! I am not blaming law enforcement officials but I am blaming Child Protection Services and School Officials here. Where were they when she wasn't attending school to find out why she wasn't attending school? The school should have notified Child protection services right away cause they smelled a rat weeks ago...!
Shaniya never should of been with that women at all! She doesn't deserve the air she is breathing and neither does Mario.
This sad story, I feel, is only going to become more sickening in the future as we find out more sick and twisted details I fear.
The beautiful photos of this little girl and how she was cared for and kept before her 5 week ordeal of hell with mommy, drugs and excons is testimony that she should of never been there in the first place! I hope people learn from this experience and family members of children can wake up and feel compelled to speak out and on behalf of children to not allow a child to be with people like this. There should be social workers checking into living conditions before children are traded off into another home to live in! My heart goes out to the family of Shaniya because I am sure they feel guilty. I would
Wake up people................if you feel something is not right, or feel that something might be wrong report it immediately to authorities because it could help to prevent the fate of another Shaniya happening. Listen to your gut and instincts.............act upon it and let an outside source sort through the truth to determine who a child is better off with. Visits to that house should have been made randomly without warning. If it would have happened weeks ago she would still be alive today and maybe with dad or her sweet aunt.
My heart goes out to Shaniya and her loving family and the police department that worked so hard to find her and now are receiving counseling for this tragedy..........
This childs' death has affected many people in the U.S. I still take it personally as if it were my own........This crime as well as many others in this country is committed against everyone.....not just Shaniya. I feel I've been raped, sold into slavery, and discarded amongst the dead deer along that lonely highway! God help us all!

I'm very sadden by this story!! I have 2 yr old twin daughters and they resemble Shaniya. As a 25 yr old single parent, I understand that its hard at times but I will never give up my child to the other parent knowing that their living conditons were horrible like Shaniya's mom well let me rephrase that, I dont even want to give her the honor of calling her Shaniya's mom; Antoinette. She should be charged with MURDER. I dont believe in the Death Penalty but I definitley think they should be put to death. As in for her father, he should be held responsible for her death too!! He neglected the fact that Antoinette was not capable of taking care of Shaniya but still handed Shaniya to her. They have evidence that he obviously didnt care, neighbors went to the media and said on numerous occassions they asked to take Shaniya and not to return her to Antoinette. He even threw his 17 yr old daughter out of the house. All of the crying out to GOD , is him feeling GUILTY for the decsion he made and he should!!! How can you live in a beautiful home and nerighborhood, than just hand over your child to a woman on drugs with bad living conditions!!! No child ask to be here, we should cherish and love our children, who depend on us.

Thank you Nancy Grace for airing Shaniya's story every night since she had been missing. You have cleared the false imperssion that African American children who go missing do not get as much attention as White children.

The dad is a contractor who is often gone several months a year. He made the decision to let Shaniya stay at her mothers house while he was going to be on assignment for the month. He said he wanted her to get to know her mother. I don't believe he had anything to do with this.

@Carla if he didnt have anything to do with this, than why are neighbors saying that he no longer wanted to take care of shaniya and that Shaniya should be with her mother. Neighbors even tried to take Shaniya in and he DECLINED!!! IDK if you ve seen the footage of the neighbors talking about him, but you should, there is alot more to this story. He has his son living with him but kicks out his 17 yr old daughter , which now lives with a neighbor. On camera, his father in law even admits to wanting to take in Shaniya!! Why is there everyone pleaing to take Shaniya except her immediate family!!!

Something needs to be done, it's getting worse every day. Laws need to become stricter for people that harm children. They should be number one on the list, in front of regular murders, narcotic violators and everything else, in regrads to punishment and prison sentences.

Anyone that murders a child or harms them should receive a minimum of life in prison without the posssibility of parole, castration, to an automatic death sentance. We need to put fear into these horrific animals. Children are innocent and cannot defend themselves.

This case make me SICK to my stomach! those two SCUM bags should be put to death immeditaly!! I wish this country still use the ELECTRIC chair! that's what those two JERKS need! let them COOK! a slow death for 5mins. Than CRANK up the volume until their heads explode!

I wonder if the girl was drugged...??? What 17 yrs. old daughter did the father threw out???

As i just spent an hour reading through all of the comments on this case I am amazed and disgusted as the outcome of this little angel. I think i speak for everyone when I say this angel was failed by so many. The aunt the dad the mom the brother the sister the school system dcf should I go on? this little girl was raped. I cant even watch or say anything about her without coming to full fledged tears.
This little angel has flown home to be with her real father whom will protect comfort and love her. May God Bless you little angel and im so sorry of the the hell and pain you had to endure while you were on this earth.

If Shaniya's father went on other business trips, who took care of his family when he was gone?
I still say that his decision to drop off Shanyia was selfish.

To the father of Shaniya Davis, no one has the right to place judgment on you; you are suffering more than anyone. I believe you were trying to do what was in the best interest for your child. As a parent that's what we do..........you are not the one at trial THAT MONSTER OF A MOTHER IS....THE CRIME STARTS WITH HER... I AM A MOTHER AND I WOULD NEVER HARM MY CHILD OR ALLOW SOMEONE ELSE TOO....... THIS SENSELESS ACT SHOWS THE WORLD HOW MUCH SHANIYA'S SUPPOSED TO BE MOTHER LOVED THE CHILD SHE CARRIED FOR 9 MONTHS. NOW IT SHOULD TAKE ALL JURIES ALL OF 9 MINUTES TO CONVICT HER TO LIFE IN PRISON. AS FOR THE OTHER PIECE OF TRASH (MARIO ANDRETTE MCNEIL) DEATH IS TO GOOD. HE NEEDS A DOUBLE LIFE SENTENCE WITH NO VISITATION RIGHT AND ONE MEAL A DAY AND PUT GENERAL POPULATION.

I think Shaniya was sodomized and tried to get away when the dirst bags fell asleep. I don't think she would have left her blanket behind. That explains the knocking and the feces found on the railing and doorknob. Poor baby.

Nancy, I believe Antionette told on herself when she made the 911 call. The girl was picked up at 5:30 the evening before just like she said. The operator led her to another time. The noise that Mrs Moore heard outside was Antionette outside staging everything. She allowed that child to leave with McNeil but panicked when she wasn't returned by morning. He knew he couldn't send her home like that (raped) or she could have him locked up. The father didn't let her stay with relatives because he is also a child molestor. Watch how he rubs on his son. Watch the eyes on the son as the father rubs and kisses him on live tv like its ok. He knew Shaniya may tell the Allens that her father had been touching her and making her do things so he couldn't let her go to a safe home. His children are taking it well because they now know that she is in the safiest place and they couldn't protect her so death was the only way Shaniya could be safe. I bet these children have scars of molestation by there father. This wasn't the first time that child was raped and probably not McNeils first time doing it. It's just his time to get caught. shaniya didn't die in vain she saved other little girls that come in contact with McNeil and Antionette's newborn. I say give Bradley Lockhart a lie dectector test and I bet he will fail if asked have he ever touched her inappropriately. What about the sister and herr boyfriend in the home. The whole circle is guilty...For once in a long time I finally seen --a bastard to meet there match..............

To the father of Shaniya Davis, no one has the right to place judgment on you; you are suffering more than anyone. I believe you were trying to do what was in the best interest for your child. As a parent that's what we do..........you are not the one at trial THAT MONSTER OF A MOTHER IS....THE CRIME STARTS WITH HER... I AM A MOTHER AND I WOULD NEVER HARM MY CHILD OR ALLOW SOMEONE ELSE TOO....... THIS SENSELESS ACT SHOWS THE WORLD HOW MUCH SHANIYA'S SUPPOSED TO BE MOTHER LOVED THE CHILD SHE CARRIED FOR 9 MONTHS. NOW IT SHOULD TAKE ALL JURIES ALL OF 9 MINUTES TO CONVICT HER TO LIFE IN PRISON. AS FOR THE OTHER PIECE OF TRASH (MARIO ANDRETTE MCNEIL) DEATH IS TO GOOD. HE NEEDS A DOUBLE LIFE SENTENCE WITH NO VISITATION RIGHT AND ONE MEAL A DAY AND PUT IN GENERAL POPULATION.

All i want to know is when her father dropped shaniya off to stay with her mom why did'nt he go into the home to see what kind of living conditions that his daughter would be staying at.

Nancy, I havae a problem with the father. I know to many people he looks like he is sad. But if you take a good look at him there isn't a tear in his eyes. He said that he took the child to her mother. He states that the child was having troubles at the home. After he carried her over there did he ever go back an check on her. Many will disagree with me but it appears to me that he is getting rid of anything that associates him with blacks. He wants to go back to being white. None of his children live with him. He lives in a big house and look where his children live. I would take a closer look at the father.

The father is guilty cause he neglected the fact that Antoinette was not a good mother. IDK what his 17 yr old daughter did to be kicked out the house but anyways we cant assume things, Its evident, neighbors said they wanted to take Shaniya and he declined. I think he just wanted to get rid of Shaniya and hand her over to her mother and wash his hands with the situation. I hope his is held responsible for this too!! Its called Neglection!!! Doesnt take a rocket scientist to see that!!! I know more will be revealed about the father and I agree , he needs a lie detector test!! He claims he doesnt know MARIO, thats a damn lie!!! He is not fooling no one but himself!!!!

The father is acting very strange... there has to be more to this story and how he really cared for her. I know as a parent i wouldnt just let my kids get pulled out of school and go stay with a drug addict, regardless of relation. something's fishy!

I don't care when you see the father on tv someone else is always doing the talking for him. Don't he know anything. Is he scared he will be found out.

Ok, Nancy, once again you are awesome and you do such a wonderful job; you speak for a lot of us in this crazy sick world.
It's time for dad to take a poly.
It's time to neuter and release the oxygen supply for all involved. Save tax dollars, no need for a trial. The crime speaks for itself. Little Shaniya speaks from above.
If NC doesn't want to execute them, then they can release them into society with targets on their backs, hint.

When you watch the clip of the pervert in the hotel with her... has anyone noticed the time and date of the video? And where is the video of him leaving the hotel?
I agree with the comment made by notmebutyou above. The 911 operator did correct the mom and she went along with that time! WOW
There are many things we haven't seen or heard yet and its possible that maybe the video tape was dated the night before her even calling

Something does not sound right about the father's decision to send Shaniya to a woman she did not know. I also feel that he is performing for the cameras and is acting like he is devastated when he does not seem he really is. I also agree with another post that stated the rest of the family sounds too calm when talking about her, I know her half brother and sister are young, but they show no grief, why?

There is something missing from this story and I believe when the whole truth comes out, the story might get more shocking and horrifying. I feel that the father just uncaringly dropped her off with her bio, because he did not want to take care of her anymore, so he is at fault for her death in that way.

I have heard many stories in the past and unfortunately this will not be the last, but this really hurt my heart, I just wanted her to come home safely. Shaniya was a beautiful child that did not deserve this, no child deserves this. America needs to make a decision about crimes against children and really mean it. There needs to be a mandatory sentence of 20yrs. to life for the first offense. My ex brother in law got probation for molesting three of his children. How is that justice?

Tabitha, I don't think these type of beings should be apart of our food chain. There is no need for them. what purpose do they serve? Animals take better care of their young. Animals will even care for an animal that is not even their kind; and you think these awful inhumane beings deserve to breathe our oxygen and waste our tax dollars while doing 20yrs to life? oh no.
Just release them into society with targets on their backs. it'll take every bit of 2 seonds or less for justice to be served. ~Texas~
Call me crazy, but i'm crazy for our innocent children and sensible Humans with a working 'brain' bigger than a speck of dirt.

I TOTALLY BLAME SHANIYA'S FAMILY FOR HER DEALTH..IT IS SO SAD THAT BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL WAS TREATED THE WAY SHE WAS AND I CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE WHAT SHE WENT THRU AT A YOUNG AGE..BUT WHAT I WILL SAY IS THAT I BLAME THE ENTIRE FAMILY OF LITTLE SHANIYA'S..YOU CAN NOT TELL ME THAT SHANIYA FATHER DID NOT KNOW THAT HIS EX WAS STILL DOING DRUGS & IF SHE HAD BURNS ON HER BODY FROM CIGARETTES HOW IN THE HELL DID THE FATHER MISS THE BURNS SHE HAD?? BECAUSE BURNS DON'T JUST GO AWAY IN A COUPLE OF DAYS AND IF SHANIYA WAS SEXUAL ABUSED HOW IN THE HELL HER FATHER OR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS DIDN'T NOTICE THAT?? AND FOR SHANIYA FAMILY MEMBERS TO SIT THERE & SAY THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW THIS WAS GOING ON WHEN THEY WENT TO VISIT SHANIYA AT HER MOTHERS HOUSE YOU WOULD OF NOTICED SOMETHING WAS WRONG..IF THE HOUSE WAS FILTHY I WOULD OF TAKEN SHANIYA OUT OF THERE & FOR SHANIYA STEP BROTHER TO SAY THAT SHANIYA'S MOTHER NEEDED A SECOND CHANCE ARE YOU FN KIDDING ME..THERE WAS A REASON WHY SHANIYA WAS TAKEN AWAY BEFOR AND WHY DIDN'T THE FATHER KEEP HER & LET HIS EX COME VISIT SHANIYA AT A CERTAIN LOCATION WITH HIM THERE..
IT'S JUST SAD THAT THIS LITTLE GIRLS BODY WAS LAYING IN THE WOODS ALL BY HERSELF & NOW SHE'S GONE BECAUSE OF HER FAMILY CARELESSNESS...

I agree with some of the comments here about the father and his two older kids. I watched the interview of the half-brother and half-sister a few days ago, and it just struck me as odd they both seem barely affected by the death of their little sister. And then, in the middle of the interview, the father dramatically walks toward his son and just put on this "look I'm an affectionate father" act. I don't know. I know I'm not supposed to judge, but something's wrong with Shaniya's family on both sides. Giving the mother a chance to bond with her is not a good enough excuse when they very well know that they're taking the poor little girl to an extremely dangerous environment. Shaniya is in a better place called heaven. For all those who are responsible, I hope they get what they deserve here on earth before they serve their time in hell.

I again agree with some of the comments I read..I think the "daddy" did not have much to do with his daughter..more so the "Aunt".!!

He {sorry to say this} seems abit of a phony..Praying to the Lord & such!! Just doesn't seem really natural at all!!

Maybe he didn't actually murder his daughter...but indirectly "maybe he did"!!
Thankyou..these terrible things that keep on happening to children or anybody make me feel so sick!!

Nancy,
I lived in Fayetteville for 6 years while in the military. Believe me when I say that the neighborhood the mother lived in is not one you drop a child off and peel rubber getting out of there! i know we need to pay respect right now, but afterwards you need to go to work on the father and aunt! To me they are just as responsible!

my heart goes out to shaniya's family i dont think her dad is to be blame he tried to give the stupid ass mother a chance to care for the child the mother should face the death penalty also she was awrae of what was going on i get so f**king tierd of society doc,law. phys, putting it on drugs . i dont do drugs but drugs dont make you do this kind of s**t this so call mother did this cause you his lowdown dirty,and did what she wanted to do. she could have contacted law enforcement and the could have been waiting for mario

Nancy thank you for following up on the story of shanyia Davis. one word nancy fry them both as soon as possible.I never believed in the death penalty I do now. and my hope is the guards put both of them in general population and the living explicit be beat out of them both. better yet put them both together let them be raped and sodimize and put them out with the deer carcasses. I don`t blame the father because he thought he was doing the right thing. sometimes we make bad judgement calls. he thought this animal would take care of his daughter. and please somebody wipe that smurk off that animal face. also why wasn`t the hotel management on their job they should be trained to spot things like that. if I saw someone carrying a child with no clothes on even if I got in trouble I would have called the police just to have them check it out.lets all pray for shaniya`s family and hope that these animals get what they deserve. thanks again nancy for keeping this story out there,may God bless you

WE NEED TO PULL TOGETHER AS A FAMILY AND HELP MR. LOCKHART GET PASS THE FUNERAL BECAUSE WE CAN'T CHANGE WHAT HAPPEN OR WHO DID IT!!!!!!!! WE JUST HAVE TO PRAY!! PRAYER CAN GO WHERE WE CAN'T AND DO WHAT WE CAN'T!
TRUST GOD AND LEAN NOT TO YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING!!!!!!!!!

So many different comments.....So many different opinions..........Instead of praying for the family yall are dogging them out. A lil girl lost her lost her life. five years old with so much ahead of her. Some people deal with things in different ways. As the saying goes "TOO EACH ITS OWN". Its bad enough the man lost his child but on top of it yall are sitting here talking bout he's a bad father and he should of known. Until yall can walk a day in his shoes and understand whats going thru his mind you cant judge him. And since yall never will shut the hell up and mind yall own lives instead of trying to worry about his. My prayers go out to the family. And too each and everyone of yall on here before yall start pointing yall fingers why dont yall make sure that yall hands are clean first!!!!!!

Some of these comments should have never been posted. Seriously some are mean and just downright stupid. For one thing it's easy to uncover how long she'd been missing. She disappeared alledgedly with the male suspect on November 10th.

Another thing Shaniya's poor father is going through a hell I cannot even discribe and hope none of those bad mouthing him will ever experience. Being the parent of a child and having to make funeral arrangements for them is the toughest thing in the world. My son was stillborn last month I had a blood clot the doctor failed to treat. Several governmental agencies failed Shaniya, I know if her father had the information they did he would not have let Shaniya go to live with her "mom". To say he is to blame is just plain sick twisted and as dumb as the foul language (peaches) some on this page have choosen to use.

And for those that are judging how this family is greiving, their in shock. I was when my son was born it was like I wasn't there that what happened to my son didn't happen. Don't go there your not in their shoes DON'T judge them.

As for neighbors offering Shaniya a place to live I seriously doubt that story anyone can get on tv and say anything it doesn't make it true and he wasn't getting rid of Shaniya he was going to be away for work and she claimed to want a chance to raise her again, hindsight is 20/20.

Tim just because people live in not so great areas doesn't mean their bad parents if that was the case all of west baltimore's children would be in foster care.

Bev, you don't know those people how could you say that he's not a part of his children's lives.

This page needs REPORT because many of these posts are very very innapropriate and abusive towards Shaniya's family.

I know it's hard when you think about the hotel. Yes, she could have been saved but! There wasn't any report posted yet. My son and I traveled between Georgia and Florida a lot and I've found that hotels, they don't have to ask you anything about who's who. They just want to know how many heads per room. Think, it's 5:30 in the morning, he could have pulled her seat to recline told her to lay still and then went into the lobby with the car parked right there where you can see it very clearly. He could have walked in, said my daughter and I are traveling and I need a room for the morning, she's exhausted. I can tell you from personal experience, they don't question. They say okay, no problem. You pay, go to your room and That's that. Yes, as soon as the report came through, they called the cops. They did what they were supposed to do. Please stop blaming the hotel clerk for not thinking this man was sick. Who here thinks that immediately? What happened to thinking the world was a good place? Why do you see a man, carrying a child and automatically think it's a sexual assault? If he was the father, the young girl wasn't missing or in harms way and it was the same picture, you'd smile and say aw, I bet they've been driving for awhile. Poor thing. So lay off the hotel, it's not like there was a report made when they checked in.

the truth will come out soon enough...i don't understand how a father who cares so much and seems like he is doing pretty well would let their child go to live with her...I know thats the mother and all ...but did he seriously check the place of living...i just came from Fayetteville area and Murchison road is called the dirty murc...its not the best area to raise a child...I have kids and to know that anything has or would happen to them is scary...My prayers go out to the family i know its pain and it will be even harder for the days to come...knowing that she is in a better place and not suffering and is watching over you...

Shaniya was said to have been sent to her mothers home with only enough clothes for a couple of days. What had changed in this situation where she then stayed longer?

All of her great pictures show a child who looked happy (bright eyes) and the pictures show care in how she was dressed. I just do not see how this father was constantly a hands on father! Where was this caretaker? Who was this caretaker? Did this caretaker have a say in how long Shaniya was to stay with her mother? Did this caretaker disagree with the father about how long Shaniya was to stay at her mom's home?

While Shaniya was at her mothers when did the father talk to Shaniya? Did he go and see her in person? Did he call her on the phone? Can the father tell us what Shaniya said and how she acted? Ask him if he sensed anything about how Shaniya was enjoying her stay.

A 5 year old child will usually stay for a couple of days with others, but the child will start to miss her caretaker and father. Did the father give any consideration to how Shaniya felt?

The manager of the trailer park says she had not seen Shaniya, but the neighbors said they saw her outside without adult supervision. This is a 5 year old who should have constant supervision. This is such a very serious child neglect situation.

I really find it weird that the siblings dont show emotion either. I have children and they are Half brothers and sisters and if one is hurt the other is seriously concerned. I find this to be a little weird but also very disturbing that a mother could put her daughter through any of this...i just feel like some parents just dont love there kids!

My heart is with Shaniya and her family, but I believe that the mother was missing the child like she said and Mario was a friend or a boyfriend of hers he may have been watching the child and plotting to take the child all along. You often hear about children being molested by friends and or family members in this case I think that Mario was a friend of the family who was trusted and the child went with him thinking that she was safe. I also read where the father stated that there were no signs of drug issues with the mother if this is the case then how and why would the mother sale her baby daughter to a man or anyone. Also I read that the aunt and the father had taking the child to her mother a number of times I would think that they would have notice something wrong, the child would be withdrawn or something if the mother was doing this to her. But from the statement of Shaniya's sister, the child was always smiling and happy. A child that is being mistreated will not show that it’s being mistreated however; there will be signs of mistreatment whereas the child will not want to be around others and withdrawn. I believe the child was taken by a so call friend who happens to be Mario who knew how to get into the home or had access to the home. Also Shaniya's has a seven year old brother what is going on with him and had there been issue of abuse?

Nancy,

I know you feel for this father, but he must also be held accountable for what happened to Shaniya. I know your are a great investigator-I think you should look into this. I feel so sad for the dad-but he is partly to blame. He shouldn't receive our sympathies because he was irresponsible at the very least. I don't think I understand completely why he let the little girl stay with the mom. He needs some accountablity. Please don't let this slide because you feel sorry for him. You are tough-please get to the truth!

this has really been hard to imagine. i live and work in sanford and pass that motel every day. there is something about the father that just really bugs me. something that just tells me that he's just not "all that". where was he when his wife and her sister were bound, gagged, and killed several years ago? those three children ended up being raised by the wife's parents i think. he, supposedly, has two other children also. news reported six children by three women. did you see that house in the background when his son was talking to nancy grace? and he let shaniya go stay with her mother in that MHP? which i heard is called "creepy" hollow by the locals. cheyenne told that he loved them and i guess provided for them, but that he didn't look after them. that his girlfriends, his sister, and grandparents did. he was gone all the time with his business. he told on oprah that the last time he saw shaniya was October 2nd!!!! his sister said the last time she saw her was October 9th! WTF! does he really want or have time for any of his children? womanizer? appears to have lived a very interracial life. what led to the arrest and conviction of ones serving time for his wife and her sister's murder? mcneill served time for shooting people. do these people know each other? does/has daddy pissed in some peoples corn flakes over the years? i'm telling you, there's some untold/unknown stuff here. if he's so great, how did he have a one-nite stand with the likes of antoniette? and, btw, i thought it was creepy when he came up behind his son during that interview too. his son seemed to tense up and choose his words very carefully while he had him in that armlock hug.

Now the baby is found, we know who is responsible we need to get to the heart of the problem and the problem starts with Brad, camera hogging a** hole please people don't be fooled by those crocodile tears they are not real , if you just lost your child especially the way that child died you would not want to be on camera most people send out a spokes person for the family but brad is everywhere
smell fishy to me, sounds crazy that he did not know what was going on in or around the house but everybody else did , BS he was tired of being a father, and why in the hell is other people raising his kids, I guess it's ok to deal with the hoes and hookers in the street but you go home to your nice home where everybody think you are father of the year and your only comment was this child running into your bmw with her bike you materialistic jerk, I would respect him more if he came out and told the truth , but i guess he's trying to get all your donations and his 5 minutes of fame, i wish these reporters stop breast feeding brad and give him the real questions that need to be ask, like did you go inside the house, was your information at the school for contact, did this child have a bed to sleep in, why haven't you talk to your baby in a month, why are other people raising your children, why are you blaming social service, you are suppose to be social services that's your child , and last but not least when are your scheduled for a vasectomy? Don't get me wrong i can't stand the mother or mcneill but they are where they need to be, i think they should be turned over to the public and Brad should face child endangerment charges as well, then we won't have to see his fat face anymore.

my heart also goes out to this little girl. something needs to be done to stop these kinds of crimes. i agree that the father of this poor child should have used better judgement and not left her in the care of a mother that had already proven herself unfit. there have been so many helpless children murdered at the hands of mentally ill, evil people. caylee anthony and riley anne sawyer were both murdered by their mothers. riley sawyer was stuffed in a box and thrown out in the ocean. she was known as baby grace until she was positively identified. her mother and step father tortured her and beat her to death while the poor baby begged her mother to stop and told her that she loved her. that monsterous woman is in prison and i hope that she sees that poor little girl and hears her voice every day to remind her of her what she did. as far as i am concerned these individuals should face the same fate that they subjected their precious children to. our justice system needs to treat these sick child murders the same way that they treated their victims and when they are done, the murder should be executed so that they can never hurt another child again.

My heart bleeds every time I hear about these horrible crimes. There isn't a week that goes by without learning of a new case. It isn't somethng we will ever get used to. My prayers are with the people who truely loved this beautiful little angel. Maybe the family is still in shock over this, but I find there is alot of overdramatizing from the father and no emotion from the brother and sister. I am very sorry for them. I truely hope they are being honest when they say that they believed little Shaniya was safe with her mother. I don't want to hear anymore horror stories about this case.

I am physically I'll over this. I am a single parent and this type of crime is my nightmare. That some animal would take my child while I'm at work or not there to help. I know there are two sides to every story and there has to be more to this evil act than we know right now. Cool heads have to prevail because vigilantism will put us at the same level of the aminal that did this. The truth will come out. However, if mom, is in any way culpable, let her FRY!
God help us all.

This case has put a giant crack in my heart. My tears are still falling for that beautiful little girl, Shaniya, and they fall for all the children who are used and abused over the world.
I cannot say what I feel for the two perverts who let this happen; but as for the father, Mr. Lockhart, I say this: You dumped her in her depraved mother's hands, and left her there. You dumped her in the hand's of an alledged crack addict, an ex-con, a prostitute, a woman who was living with a man of dubious character, AND YOU DIDN'T FOLLOW UP!For Heaven's sake, she was only 5 yrs old, and couldn't defend herself...a totally trusting baby .
Those tears I see from the father might just be tears of guilt!
Ooooh, I am so angry. Justice for Shaniya!!!

How could you say it is your doings.like you want someone to feel sorry for you.you did it when you put her there.so your right you are the one to bleam and i blame you;

Hi Nancy, I would just like to say that I have been reading the messages posted on this page and I would just like to say that I cannot believe that anyone could possibly put off the blame of this poor babies death on her dad. Unlike some preople I am sure that he did believe that the mother really changed her life around and did decide to give her a second chance at being a mother. LOOK at the pictures of her when she was with her dad!!! He looks like him and his sister did a good job at taking care of Shania. I am sure that there is no way he would have let this precious baby go to that monsters house had he known what was going to happen.. People need to leave him and his other children speaking alone!!! THE ONES TO PUT THE BLAME ON ARE IN JAIL!!!

I don't understand if this woman (because she doesn't deserve to be called a mother) was a drug addict, sold drugs where she lived and I believe children services had been called, why didn't her father come and get her? Obviously it wasn't working out and it certainly wasn't a healthy environment for this sweet little angel, so why did he allow her to stay there in a dangerous environment? Did he ever check up on her? Did he ever visit her? How can a father just give up her daughter just like that to a woman because he wanted to give her a second chance to be a mother??? I just don't understand. Being a mother I would never give up my child. I need to see him at all times and have him sleeping under my roof. Giving that woman a second chance doesn't make any sense to me. Definitely this woman should be locked up for selling her but what about the father? Is he really an innocent bystander in all this?

My heart goes out to this family..I am a single mother of two children and I can't even imagine the pain this family is going through. I prayed every night for lil Shaniya when I first heard about her missing.I can not imagine what type of mother would allow something like to happen. As Nancy Grace stated she is not even fit to be labeled a mother. Her father is getting alot of grief from some people but he may have thought he was doing the right thing and now that is something he has to live with. I don't think he should have to be going through all these allegations when you can see that that was his lil angel. Yes maybe things could have been different but she is gone and the only things that can be done is let her never be forgotten and many can learn from this and maybe one child can be saved. R.i.p
Shaniya, lil angel in the sky.

Nancy,

I'm not a regular viewer of your show. However, your show has been the only news show that has kept on top of this tragedy.

I'm heartbroken over this baby's rape and death. Her low-life mother and that pedophile McNeil may have killed her, but there are so many other negligent adults that were in her life that could have prevented this. Namely, her phony camera-seeking father. His lame excuse that he sent Shaniya with her mom to give her mom a second chance, just defies common sense. From the blogs previously posted and the picture of the mom's trailer on the news, he had to have known where he was sending Shaniya.

I am a professional woman and traveled quite a bit for a while with my job. I phoned home every morning and evening to talk with my children, to ask them how did they sleep, how was school, etc. I did this even though they were home with my husband, their father. I did this because I love and deeply care for them and their well being. I've rearranged my work schedule to ensure I'm home with them or to accomodate their special events at school. Prior to their birth, my husband and I interviewed day-care providers prior to my going back to work. I check their homework. I know their teachers. This is what loving parents do. Please stop portraying Mr. Lockhart as a loving and devoted father. His actions, or lack thereof, clearly demonstrates he was neither. He has never mentioned calling to check on Shaniya.

Something's very strange about this family (the father, half-brother and half-sister). The sister and brother are so dispassionate when interviewed. The aunt is the only one that is deeply grieving for Shaniya. I would bet she was the one caring for Shaniya and not the father. My prayers are for Shaniya and those who truly loved her.

I think we need to contact our representatives and demand tougher mandatory sentencing for those pervert convicted of sexually assaulting children. I think our representatives, especially those that claim to be pro-life should be at the forefront introducing legislation to protect our children.

I really believe God took her for her own good. She is now protected and loved like she never could have been here on earth. I doubt this was a one time occurrence (the rape) and her future was probably bleak had she lived. To the world – don't be afraid to be "nosey" – get involved in the lives of children. It "takes a village."
Rest in peace Shaniya.

I hate that this has happen to this beatiful baby.Everytime I see this on tv I end up in tears.I HATE IT I HATE IT.I hope he gets what he deserves in more.Theres not enough ponnishment you can give this man.In I cant begin to start on the mother.How can you allow someone to take your child because you owe them money.That was her problem not that childs.In my heart really goes out to the father,but I

I hate that this has happen to this poor child I cant begin to say how it makes me feel.That man that did this to this baby there isnt enough ponnishment you can give him.HES SICK.In the mother how can you allow someone to do this to your child becuz you owed him money,that wasnt that childs problem.This is a story that I will follow to the end becuz Iwould love to see justice served for this chid.In for the father my heart goes out to him,but I have a question for him why raise her for 4 years in let her go.I mean i KNOW HE SAID HE WANTED TO GIVE HER A CHANCE TO BE IN HER LIFE.BUT HE ALSO HAD TO NO SHE WAS UNFIT,I am truly heart broken every time I see this on tv I cry in I get very angry.My pray are forever with this family.in this beatiful child is somewhere where no one can hart herIn shes at peace.Thank God

I am outraged by this story my heart breaks for everyone who really cared for this little girl. I'm a single mum i have promised myself and babies that i will protect them with all my HEART AND SOUL. AS FOR THE MONSTER WHO SUBJECTED THIS BABY TO SUCH AN ORDEAL, HE SHOULD BE STRIPPED OF ALL HUMAN RIGHTS.

This story breaks my heart as someone who cannot have kids of my own. It is amazing, you have to pass a test for a drivers license but not to have children. You have to pass a test to get a diploma but not to have kids. You have to pass a test to get a JOB......but not to bring a child into the world. People like me see stories like this and it not only bothers me people can do this kids (need I mention the infant who was raped and thrown into the ceiling by family members?) but they abuse a gift some of us will never get to have. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I wanted to address a few things that bothered me. It doesn't matter how many kids this man has with different women. That makes him no less of a good father. I know quite a few men who have children with more then just one woman and they make excellent dads. That has no grounds in this. Also, someone mentioned the fact about no emotion being shown. The father's face is clearly red, a sign of emotion boiled over. The half brother may be holding it together to be strong for his father. People handle things differently, and maybe to him, the more emotion he shows, the more his father will break down. I don't think his emotion would be any different if she were his whole sister. Most people I know do not even refer to someone as their "half' except maybe to state it once, or someone asks a question that warrants it as an answer. As if they weren't going through enough, people want to somehow try to switch gears and ask questions about the dad and brother showing no emotion. In case the facts were lost, this little girl had NO issues until she went to stay with her mom. Her father had full custody so I would think if something was going to happen, at his hand or anyone else's, it would have already. He shouldn't have assumed so soon she was ready to take care of the child, but people fail to see the truth in the matter that had he not given her a chance he would have been lectured for that. It is a no win for him. I don't think him having children with other females is relevant. That has no basis for his parenting skills unless he fails to take care of them. All my thoughts and prayers go to this family and every family that has endured such a pain no one should ever have to endure.

Hello, Nancy. As with all of America who watches your show, thank you for bringing these babies short existence to lite. Thank you for also letting America know that there are African-American children are kidnapped, raped and murdered senselessly also. Thousands of our children go missing every year and no one reports on them. Thank you.
My heart goes out to Mr Lockhart. I have read several of the other comments. Mr. Lockhart stated he gave his child back to her mother so that they could have a chance to know each other. I do not believe he had any other intent-only wanting the best for his child. He did not take the child out of school. The mother did. The SCHOOL should have followed up with Mr Lockhart to ask why she was being taken out. Someone asked why the children who had been interviewed were not showing emotion. We do not know that they were not once the cameras were off of them. We only know what we saw during interview. I am sure as with any family they are simply trying to be strong for their dad.
We should all stop trying to analyze who did and did not do what. A baby has suffered and been killed. This is where our focus should be. Mr. Lockhart and countless other parents, those who have suffered the loss of a child and those of us who have not, need to come together to get our government to enact more stern laws that will protect our children. We should know the person we are entrusting our children to.
God, take care of Mr. Lockhart and his family. Unfortunate as it is, thank you for giving him and his family a guardian angel in Shaniya's untimely death. I am praying.

The more I hear about the Father the more I think he should have charges against him also.
There is more to this story than meets the eye.
He was neglectful and careless and I don't buy his story.

today in church i pray for her and i know that Jesus have her in his hand, I tell you the truth , unless you change and become like a little children,you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore,whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. "Jesus"

im so hurt for this baby ........GOD ....HOLD THIS BABY....IN GODS NAME I PRAY AMEN

Dear Nancy,

Thank you for your strength – it gives me strength – it gives me knowledge and wisdom to look around my own neighborhood and keep an eye on my neighbors' children and my own – for you never know where the monster will appear – we cannot take for granted that our street has no monster – a registered offender is one who has been caught – I'm looking for the one who hasn't so that my children or my neighbors' children may never meet them – ever...
My prayers are with Shaniya's family – may GOD keep his arms around them.

Very simply we wouldn't have issues like this in America if violent crimes were dealt with much harsher and much faster! Thats the secret to eliminating situations like this from happening. These people that do things like this do not have rights and should not be given another chance. I say hold a public torture of people like this.

I would like to say about this case is that based on the charges of the man that was charged with murder of Shaniya that there has to be proof that he did admit to the murder of this child. Why have a warrant for charges that this man didn't admit to. The same with the mom– I believe that she knows more in addition to the 911 calls. I would ask the mom did you pass on your daughter to this man for what you claim. I also think based on the fact this case is on going that there should be a 2nd search for this child. I do agree with some of the comments about this case such as: who did what and who didn't.. I think that the father should have checked on his daughter that was living with her mom and also think that the dad shouldn't have done what he did. I also think that this child is alive-I keep having faith that this child is alive and I wouldn't give up hope in this case.

i love you nancy!GOD BLESS THIS INNOCENT ANGEL !

I CANT STOP CRYING .. HOW COULD a mother do this to there child.. word cannot explain ... i love you nancy for sticking up for the innocent.....

Mary, I disagree. It's EXTREMELY important to analyze every single detail of this tragic case. Our focus should be on seeking justice for Shaniya. Our focus should be to find out why and how the system failed this lovely little girl so that other innocents can be saved from a similar fate. If that involves digging into the history of both sides and extensions of her family, and sordid details happen to come up, so be it, but justice must be served. Let's not confuse raising legitimate questions with passing judgment. They are two completely different things!

Nancy, thank you for your compasion and your courage in loving kindness, and straight forwardness in getting to the bottom of this case and others. I really admire you.
My question is – If Shaniya's mother meet mario outside to pick up shaniya, why would there be a mess on the porch, and the blanket be thrown in the garbage, next door?
I feel he took her because Shaniya's mother owed him money for drugs and that he took her to a hotel, waiting for the mother to call and say she had the money, has any one checked the phone in the hotel for calls? or cell phone calls... This is so sick, that a person would be this evil.. I just find it so hard that a mother would allow this..

Nancy,
First of all, i just want to tell you that you are truly God sent. I believe with all of my heart that besides being the wonderful mother that you are, God sent you to speak for those who can no longer speak for themselves. I just want to say thank you for that, because not only do i work in Law Enforcement, and have for almost 16 years, but myself and my family are also crime victims. I am 39 years old now, but when i was 16 years old my 14 year old cousin was raped and murdered by someone she had babysat for over 3 years. That was in 1986, but it still hurts just as bad when i think about her, and believe me not a day goes by that i don't think about her. What makes it even harder for me to deal with is that the "man" that murdered her is now in a mental institution probably eating better than i do, works out in a gym everyday and we are paying for it!!!! That thought makes me sick to my stomach. Unlike this maniac that killed little Shaniya Davis, this man didn't even have a record of any kind. He had never been in trouble and had a wife and three children. I do not understand how in Gods name this maniac Mcneil was out of prison to be able to do this to this precious child. His previous convictions and charges are not minor. He should never have been walking the streets. There are people like this actually walking the streets with our children, while there are people in our jails and prisons that are in there for some stupid minor drug charges or some petit theft conviction. I don't get it! Hey judges, where is the JUSTICE???? I think it is time that we start holding our judges and our "justice"system accountable for all of this. Look, i am a firm believer in second chances, and yes i do believe that people (if they want to) can change. BUT look at this monsters rap sheet! He wasn't just a one time offender, nor had he only been arrested a couple of times. He was charged and convicted of multiple felonies. He should have never been walking as a free person. He did not deserve to even breathe the same air that this precious child did. Thank God that he will have the last say as to what happens to this monster.
Now for you people that are jumping on Shaniya's father. What are you thinking? This man is broken, and there will forever be a void in his heart that can not be filled. No one should out live their child. This man was trying to give her mother and i use that word very carefully, a chance to be a mother to her daughter. He was away working, and being a good father and providing for his family. How can you possibly say that this was his fault? I am a mom, and i can never in my wildest dream or nightmare, imagine allowing my children to be hurt for any reason at all. In fact, just the thought of something happening to my children or my children being hurt makes me physically sick. This man would never have let his beautiful little girl be put in harms way. Instead of pointing a finger at this man, why don't you pray for him that God will give him peace and the strength to make it through this awful time in his life.
As far as the "mother", i can't even call her that. She has no idea what being a mother is all about. God gave her a gift, and she gave it right to satan himself. I have been a christian, and have been in church my whole life but i have to tell you that i find it very hard to find a place in my heart for forgiveness for everyone involved in the murder of this precious angel. Mr. Lockhart, please know that we are praying for you and your family, and i speak God's peace to your soul right now. My love goes out to you and your family.
Thank you Nancy for all that you do. We love you so much here in Florida, and thank God for you everyday. May God bless you and your family.

Why have warrants for the man that didn't admit to murder and rape charges. Where is the proof? that this man did this to Shaniya?. I will agree that the father shouldn't have handed this innocent child to the mother. That was bad judgement. I also think that the mom should be tested for a mental disorder. I also think that a 2nd search should be done to prove the facts of this case since it is on-going case. Prevention is the key to prevent more children that go missing.

I also wanted to add that if the medical examiner says that this is Shaniya's body and the autopsy reports say the same-I think this needs to prove that this is Shaniya's body and not another child.

We are all praying for little Shaniya. The death of this poor child has brought together hundreds of people grieving her brutal demise and the feelings of rage, compassion, heartbreak and anger supersede the pettiness of racism. If someone venting on a blog helps just one parent change the way they look at the protection of their child then it's all worth it.
I know I have been enlightened in some ways and learned something from the comments in the blogs surrounding this tragedy and, like many bloggers, would like to see changes made in legislation, sentencing and handling of the criminals that stalk our children. I think as Americans trying so hard to protect our human rights we have swung the pendulum a little too far in giving the inmates too many rights. The prisoners appear to have more services and options for education, nutrition, dental care and healthcare than the average American citizen.
More focus should be put on who is responsible for organizing child prostitution, child pornography, human trafficking, and child abuse in this country and more American citizens should be involved in stopping it. More focus on parent responsibility, family values, morality and consequences from their absence can benefit many American families, especially with the absence of God in all Government places that assist children( like schools. ) Simply put, many bloggers feel that this death could have been prevented. The blog has given Americans a voice and I am thankful for that.
This particular case, because it has touched so many hearts may serve as a platform, and Shaniya could be seen as a catalyst for change, making hear death not in vain.

I followed this story since it started. When they found her body, i was devastated as if she were my own child or family member. I have her in my thoughts day and night.
I cannot understand why, why does this happen?
To a baby?
So cute and innocent? I am so disgusted.
How can a man, any man, be a monster and commit such a horrible act?
When I look in his eyes, I see such evil!
When I see the mother I think how pathetic and disgusting one would have to be, to offer one's child to a disgusting monster!
Shaniyah, rest in peace. I know you are definitely in a better place. Now God will take care of you sweetie! I am sorry that you went through such ugliness in your 5 years of life here on earth.

I think that the man that did this to that sweetlooking little angel needs to be put on death row and his sentence be carried out as soon as possible... I have an innocent little girl,she is 9 yrs old and my world revolves around her! i honestly could not and would not be held responsible for what happened to that man because he wouldn't make it to the judge before i got him!!!! I can't imagin what her father is going through!! just the thought of that little girl getting rapped and killed really breaks my heart . (How could anyone be so sick) then smile on television like it was funny.... I hope the same thing happens to him in prison before he is put to death!!!! the deepest sympathy of my family to the family of shaniya davis .... just believe in god to comfort you in this terrible time because he will....

I just want to let the family that this little girl that was taken touched my heart as if it was one of my own children. My heart goes out to everyone in the family and everyone that loved that beautiful girl. I wont to say one more thing that everyone who is making comments about the family, you don't know how you would react if that was your child taken, so don't even try to act like you know until you've been there. Everyone act different. Prayers are with the family.

Here in NC the laws are made to protect the parents and not the children. Just ask anyone who lives here and has tried to help or get help. Nobody will do a thing until something horrible happens. Laws are better in other states, time to make the laws the same across the country.

we need to change the laws and keep the a-- in jail. they all have it made in these prisons. no justice for anyone these days.. you do the crime you do the time..
they need harder jail for these people.. they are in camp time not hard times..

What i want to know is how come there was recordings of him walking in with Shaniya but how come there is no recordings of when he left???

this story is so sad i dont think anyone should judge the brother dad or that side of the family at all if they knew this was gonna happen do you think they would have let her go there ?some of you people that judge others about their emotions are ridiculos .i pray for those of you cause you need help .only god knows what this family feels and his new angel im sure is one of his favorites already .my thoughts and prayers are with this family god will help them through this . i am praying for this family to stay strong and always know it wasnt your fault sometimes only god knows why he needed this angel for his own

Nancy I find all of these situation so disturbing. I my self live in fear every day for my own grandchild. I will never understand how our so called D.C.F. who was created to protect our baby's, time and time again, continue to fell us. I do undserstand that maybe they are under paid and have a very stressful job. However, if you are'nt going to do your job, just quit.
I have witnessed the ultimate failure personally. Thank GOD as to date, my grandkids are o'kay. I have had one of three of the kids for over 21/2 years. At the time that I went to houston and got him it was to be for 3 or 4 weeks. Since that time my daughter and her boyfreind t(the father of 2 of the three) moved back to Florida. Some time after that they turned on each other and part of the truth came out. This was in the presence of D.C.F. worker Lori Thompson in Daytona Beach. My daughter confessed that her boyfriend had gotten high on drugs and held her in the bedroom and forced her to have sex all night with two of the kids in the room. Also that he had beaten up his disabled uncle and was arrested (and let go) for battery. Not to mention that he went to prison at 16 for murder.

By no means do I excuse my daughter because she also has drug addiction. She has been in mant drug treatments since age of 15. The youngest baby, had the oddest skin problem since right after birth that at times he would peel lkie a burn victum. I couln't ever figure why it came and went. well in her confessions she admitted that he was alergic to the drugs they cooked in his presence, and would have break outs. Mind you this also was in frount of D.C.F.

Well this is just some of the events. D.C.F. told both father and mother that if they would voluntire to go for treatment for 6 mths, and let the kids stay with myself and other grandmother (with father having no contact) that they would reveiw this at that time. Nor my daughter nor the father( which has been with 2 of these kids every day since he got to Houston) has completed anything.

As to date I still have the oldest one. Nancy, as it stands I have tried to follow uwith D.C.F. and they say it is a closed case now. Prior to finding this out I called several times to try to find out what was going on with the case. I was tossed back and fourth because I live in another county. No one would help me. My greatest fear is that my daughter could take my baby today.

This would be the worst thing ever.. At the time I took him he knew how to survive in that envirement. However, today he thinks everyone loves him and would never hurt him, he is safe and secure. Now he would not last a day in that world.

I have talked to many different people, they say hire a lawyer. Number one I don't have thousands of dollors to spend for some lawyer to drag this out for years. Number 2 is I am scared if I open this up, she will come take him, until it is resolved(one day is to many).

I know(or I'm sure she still gets and has gotten assistance from gov. for him) even though she has'nt given anything t his well being. Which for that I don't care I take care of his needs on my own. I find it so crazy that all that has been tolded and done that they could even remotely have a choice as to the well being of these kids. The safety net for our babys is horrible. They have no one to protect them!!! Please expose them. It is wrong, they were created to protect and sould be help accoutable.

Trust me Nancy, I did not sign up to raise kids again. There is so many grandparents having to raise these kids. For all those who say they would never do it. WELL NEVER SAY NEVER. When your in this place you have no choice.

Nancy keep doing what you do. Iwatch your show every night. I live less than 15 miles from the Cummings and I know in my heart that all that comes right back to drugs & shear neglect from all partys.

God bless all of the kids that have no-one to fight for them, and god bless you.

Sincerly, One Of Many
Maria Stuckey

Everyone failed Shaniya and yes most of all her FATHER! We are sicken to our stomaches that Shaniya's mom handed her ....who handed her to the mother??? End of discussion

Shaniya's Dad does not seem right to me...neither does the brother, they show no emotion and how could Mr. Lockhart be doing interviews already. I would not even be able to speak let alone use my baby's killers name...THey do not seem like they cared one bit for that poor baby.

I won't sit and let the media glorify him as the sad dad...He is just as responsible as the mother.

Nancy first off I love and respect all that you do. I watch your show every night. When I heard of this little girl coming up missing I was horrified and then when I found out her mother was involved I was disgusted. A drug dept could mean your babys life? I could not imagine life without one of my children and to think that this woman crack was more important makes me sad. I cried for hours when I found out the latest news and woke up my husband and told him look at that baby and described about her mother. It is appauling what trashy people are capable of and what they will do for their next fix. It just turns my stomach into knots knowing this horrible person was blessed with a child.

Sabrina Foley

Nancy as I am reading all of the messages I think how did the father not keep in touch with his daughter/ How did he not know his ex was living in a one bedroom trailer with her sister. I feel aweful for the father but how could he try to say he did not know? Did he drop his little girl off at the door and leave? He never checked into things or wanted to see the room his baby girl was gonna sleep in or even want to meet the moms child molesting boyfriend???? This is horrible for the little girl. And how can a man get off on hurting a baby?/ Oh my gosh what is wrong with people now a days they are just getting nastier and grosser it is just gut wrenching how these perverts are I can go on and on all day long on how I feel about a pervert and partents who are just disturbingly stupid and causing death to their children.

Thank you nancy

Dear Ms. Grace:
Thank you for the work that you do to bring horrible injustices to light, so that, somehow, something good will come out of them – legislation, change, justice. On a very personal note, I write this expressly to you, in a deeply heartfelt attempt to capture your attention to lend your powerful voice – to someone who has tried to go through appropriate channels (the FBI) to no avail. Please, Ms. Grace, if you would lend your powerful voice to ask the FBI in Oakland/San Francisco to act on information that Linda Queen has given them. I am up against powerful wealth and corruption, and organized crime. If you need details on the case, I hope that it will please the FBI to provide them to you. There are three children involved: my son, 15 year-old Zach, my niece, 7 yr-old Tyler, and a 24 day-old newborn, my nephew Shane William. Their lives are endangered by my brother-in-law, who is involved in organized crime. Thank you for your kind consideration to this e-mail. Thank you for providing a voice to the most vulnerable and powerless.

Most respectfully submitted,
Linda Queen
38000 Camden Street, Apt. 73
Fremont, CA 94536

Mr. Lockharts decision to give the Mother a CHANCE was determned by poor judgement. It lacked that protective instinct that all parents have. Did he check out the enviorment? The people living in the mobile home? If he did he should tell the public. He made a mistake and by his own words "I should have never sent her there." This was just a mistake, but it was a fatal mistake for this child . He should be investigated for neglect. Everybody deserves a second chance plays on the sympathy of the Public because most humans are not perfect. But if your giving a chance, first or second, the conditions should protect the child. This child had no protection boundaries set up by Mr. Lockhart

Mr. Lockhart now has a Lawyer. If Mr. Lockhart was not on the birth certificate does he have any right to the money collected in the Foundation set up for this poor child? His Lawyer specializes in litigation entertainment and banking among other things. When the Police announced her cause of death they said now the Davis Family may find some peace and heal. They did not mention Mr. Lockhart. There will more than likely be book and movie deals in the future. Who will benifit from this?

Nancy on your show you champion Mr. Lockhart in his grief. I commend your for your sympathy and compassion. I have to wait until I hear what the Mother has to say if reference to asking for her child back. I question Mr. Lockharts motivation to send his child. I question Mr. Lockharts ability to evaluate what a safe environment is made up of. I question Mr. Lockharts lack of knowledge about the Mother and what she was doing. The home the mother lived in on Wall St. that she was evicted from in Jan 2009 was raided by the police and drug making material was found . Did Shaniya do weekend visit in this home. How would Mr. Lockhart not know she was evicted? Where did the Mother live between this eviction and when she started living with her sister in the Mobile home in August 2009. The Mother was denied a lease at this Mobile home so she was living there illegally and so where her children. The Landlord at the Mobile Park said she never seen Shaniya. Where was Shaniya? Did Mr. Lockhart ever speak to Shaniya after she went to live with her Mother? We vilify the Mother and accused killer because they are charged with the crime but we sympathize with the fatal decision maker. A mistake in judgement, yes a fatal mistake for a young defenseless child.

saw the dad on a am talk show – creepy. Was he still sleeping with Antoinette? "they had a good relationship..?" Both the son and the daughter, when interviewed, admitted on camera they had no relationship with Antoinette and din't know her very well. Did everyone who picked up/dropped off Shanyia for these weekend getaways sit in the car and wait for Antoinette to bring Shanayia out to the car? Did they never walk up to the door and knock, stick their head in, smell the stench, see the mess and drug addicts/dealers hanging around? Was Shanayia bathed regularly and her clothing clean and in good condition, hair fixed, when all these pick ups took place? Was Antoinette that good at fooling all these people? Still say something doesn't add up

Nancy,

I have a twin boy n girl also. My grandkids. They are 5 and I have had them since they were 2 days old. Congrats on beautiful Lucy & John David. They are precious.

My heart is sick over Shaniya and this case is screaming for justice. Thank you for all you are doing to keep Caylee, Haleigh, Shaniya, Baby Maddie, and all the other children in the public eye so that they will not be forgotten.

I love you and God Bless You.

Why does Brad Lockhart need an attorney?