Child Protective Services (CPS) visited the home of eight-year-old Navin Jones just a month before his tragic death due to severe neglect and abuse. The visit, which took place in February 2022, resulted in CPS determining that Navin was safe to remain with his parents. However, on March 29, 2022, Navin was found unresponsive in a skeletal and emaciated state at his Peoria home in Illinois.

Navin's father, Brandon Walker, is currently on trial facing two counts of first-degree murder in connection with his son's death. Navin's mother, Stephanie Jones, has already pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree murder.

During the investigation into Navin's death, a note was found on his bedroom door, instructing not to give him any food or drink and to keep him locked in the room. Navin weighed just 30 pounds and had signs of physical abuse all over his body.

The trial revealed that CPS had made several visits to Navin's home in February but encountered difficulties in gaining access to the house on two occasions. Finally, on February 22, CPS investigator Cathy Harvey met with Navin and his brother. Although Navin was malnourished, Harvey deemed his health as not critical.

Harvey requested that Navin be examined by a doctor, but Walker informed her that the legal guardian, Laura Walker (Navin's paternal grandmother), needed to give consent for the examination. With Laura's temporary consent waiver, Harvey arranged for medical examination, but the papers arrived on the day of Navin's death.

The doctor who examined Navin's body after his death described his condition as severely malnourished and revealed that he had been consistently deprived of food and water. Navin's room was found to be in a deplorable state, covered in urine and feces, with only a bed and one toy.

The trial also highlighted shocking text messages between Jones and Walker, where Walker suggested putting Navin in the basement as punishment. Walker's attorney, Gary Morris, blamed CPS for not transferring legal guardianship to Jones and Walker, which could have allowed them to seek medical attention for Navin.

Navin's death has sparked outrage and raised questions about the effectiveness of child protective services. The case serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of constant vigilance in protecting vulnerable children and the need for timely and thorough interventions by authorities.

If convicted, Walker faces a potential life sentence, while Jones could receive a minimum of 20 years in prison for her involvement in her son's death. The trial continues as the truth about the tragic loss of Navin Jones unfolds in the courtroom.

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