Hayden Vickers -- Deceased 2/19/11

Abilene child beaten to death; mother's boyfriend arrested this morning

Abilene Reporter News - Abilene, Tx

Posted February 21, 2011 at 1:21 p.m. CST

A 2-year-old Abilene boy was flown to Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth on Friday and was pronounced dead on Saturday after sustaining what appeared to be "abusive head trauma," according to a news release from the Abilene Police Department.

Franklin Edward Ramey Jr., the 30-year-old boyfriend of the victim's mother, was arrested at 11:50 a.m. today and charged with murder. His bond has not been set, according to police.

Read more:

http://www.reporternews.com/news/2011/feb/21/abilene-child-beaten-death-over-weekend-mothers-bo/

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Suspect charged in Abilene child's death
Toddler died from abusive head trauma

By Greg Kendall-Ball
Abilene Reporter-News - Abilene, Tx

Posted February 21, 2011 at 11:01 p.m. CST

An Abilene man is in the Taylor County Jail on a $500,000 bond after being charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 2-year-old boy.

Monday's arrest of Franklin Edward Ramey Jr., 30, came after Abilene police responded to a 911 call about 10 a.m. Friday involving an injured child at a home in the 2400 block of South Third Street.

The child, Hayden Vickers, was taken to Hendrick Medical Center with injuries consistent with abusive head trauma, Abilene police Sgt. Lynn Beard said Monday.

The boy then was flown to Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth.

He was pronounced dead Saturday afternoon in the pediatric intensive care unit at Cook, according to the Tarrant County medical examiner's office.

Beard said Ramey was the boyfriend of the child's mother and lived at the residence where the incident occurred. Ramey was the only adult present when the child was injured, Beard said.

Read more:

http://www.reporternews.com/news/2011/feb/21/suspect-charged-in-childs-death/
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Hayden Edward Vickers

Man Charged With 2-Year-Old's Murder Has Criminal Past

KTXS - Abilene, Tx

POSTED: 9:44 pm CST February 21, 2011
UPDATED: 7:18 am CST February 22, 2011

ABILENE, Texas -- Franklin Ramey Jr. has a number of past run-in's with the law, but it's one in particular that stands out especially now that Ramey was charged with killing 2-year-old Hayden Vickers.

The home in the 2400 block of South 3rd is where Abilene Police responded to a call of injury to a child.

There they found 2-year-old Hayden Vickers with head trauma from abuse.

Read more: http://www.ktxs.com/news/26946510/detail.html

Abilene family remembers toddler as a joy, says he's in a better place

By Celinda Emison
Abilene Reporter-News - Abilene, Tx

Posted February 22, 2011 at 10:31 p.m. CST

It was a tragic end to a life that was short-lived when 2-year-old Hayden Vickers died at a Fort Worth hospital, the apparent victim of severe and deadly abuse.

"It is so surreal," said the boy's father, Ralph Fernandez. "I find solace in the fact that my son is in a better place and he doesn't feel the pain we feel here on earth."

Franklin Edward Ramey Jr., 31, was arrested Monday and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Hayden's death.

On Tuesday, Ramey remained in custody at the Taylor County Jail on a $500,000 bond that was set Monday. However, jail officials said Tuesday that Ramey is not eligible to get out on bond because of a parole violation on a felony burglary charge.

Read more:
http://www.reporternews.com/news/2011/feb/22/family-remembers-toddler-as-a-joy-says-hes-in-a/

Another one dies at the hands of mom's boyfriend.......

When are these mothers going to learn these boyfriends don't want another man's "offspring" under their feet and they feel like they can do anything they want to them. This pig couldn't care less about this little boy. Another precious child beaten to death.



Franklin Edward Ramey Jr., 31, Baby Killer

Hi, Piper!

Thank you for posting the picture! I have not seen a picture of Baby Vickers yet.

Hayden had 8 surgeries and spent one year in the hospital during his short life. Then a monster like this hits Hayden's head so hard that it severed his retina.

I noticed the mother is saying she did not know he had a criminal history, blah, blah, blah. What? She did not bother to check him out?

This is so tragic. Hayden was a twin.

~ ~ ~ Rest in peace, Hayden! ~ ~ ~

I called Girdner Funeral Home, Abilene, Tx. They are in charge of the funeral arrangements for Hayden Vickers. The arrangements are not private and are as follows:

Visitation:

Thursday, 2-24-11 from 6 to 8 p.m. CST

Funeral Service:

Friday, 2-25-11 at 2 p.m. CST

Church on the Rock
1228 Grape St.
Abilene, Tx

Burial:

Fort Phantom Baptist Church Cemetery
11343 S FM 600
Abilene, Tx

~ ~ ~ Rest in Peace, Hayden! ~ ~ ~

Ann, are you close to Abilene? Does the Abilene paper have a picture of this precious baby in their obit?

Ann, thank you so much for the update. Mama, I can't find a picture of this precious baby.

Ann - Tx wrote:Abilene family remembers toddler as a joy, says he's in a better place

By Celinda Emison
Abilene Reporter-News - Abilene, Tx

Posted February 22, 2011 at 10:31 p.m. CST

It was a tragic end to a life that was short-lived when 2-year-old Hayden Vickers died at a Fort Worth hospital, the apparent victim of severe and deadly abuse.

"It is so surreal," said the boy's father, Ralph Fernandez. "I find solace in the fact that my son is in a better place and he doesn't feel the pain we feel here on earth."

Franklin Edward Ramey Jr., 31, was arrested Monday and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Hayden's death.

On Tuesday, Ramey remained in custody at the Taylor County Jail on a $500,000 bond that was set Monday. However, jail officials said Tuesday that Ramey is not eligible to get out on bond because of a parole violation on a felony burglary charge.

Read more:
http://www.reporternews.com/news/2011/feb/22/family-remembers-toddler-as-a-joy-says-hes-in-a/

This is a really sad article.
Rest in Peace Hayden.

sitemama, I am about 7 hours away from Abilene. It is in west Texas and I am in southeast Texas.

I see Julie checked and could not find a pic of Hayden. So far, the Abilene news media have not published a pic of Hayden.

Julie can find anything! If she could not find a pic of Hayden, I guess one has not been published in the media yet.

Yes, Julie, that article is very sad. Made me cry for Hayden.

These mothers and their boyfriends! This guy has a criminal history and the mother of Hayden said she didn't know about it. Same song; different tune!

Duh! Check him out!
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Piper, regarding the update . . . you are welcome!

Hayden's middle name is Edward. This was in the Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, Tx on 2/22/11.

Hayden Edward Vickers

Hayden Edward Vickers, 2, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, in Fort Worth. Arrangements pending with Girdner Funeral Home.
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~ ~ ~ Rest in Peace Hayden Edward Vickers ~ ~ ~

Ann, I actually did look for a picture of Hayden, (so did Piper) and couldn't find one yet. I did see one on the Google image page, a little boy wearing a blue winter hat, listed on a facebook page but I don't think that is him. (Ann, I pm'd it to you.)

It is so sad that he went through so much before the age of 2, (born at 25 weeks, cerebral palsy, 8 surgeries before age 2,) and was just learning how to crawl and talk, and then this monster hits him so hard, it left a fist print on his head. So so sad!

We miss Hayden very much.

Welcome to RC Freddie123. Are you a relative? Please tell us the other side, as all we know is what we have read in the media.

Hope you are o.k. and able to cope with this tragedy. If we can help in any way, please let us know.

freddie123 wrote: Edited at the request of freddie123: First sentence removed by Ann-Tx.

We miss Hayden very much.

Hi, freddie123!

Welcome to Reality Chatter!

Thank you for posting on Hayden's thread. I assume you are a family member. I wish to express my deepest, heartfelt sympathy to the family of precious Hayden. Based on media reports, Hayden sounds as though he overcame a lot in his little short life.

Without a doubt, Hayden was a special, precious child. I don't know but I can understand your pain and grief over the loss of precious Hayden. Knowing and understanding are two different things. Please understand I am not even trying to imply I know how you feel; only you know how you feel over the tragic loss of Hayden.

Any comments here are based on the main stream articles we have read. I, as many here, do not intend to offend any family members of Hayden. Our comments are our opinions and are not facts related to the case. As you know, every one is entitled to their own opinion. I may not agree with some one on many of the cases we cover here at Reality Chatter, but I respect their right to their opinion.

Ultimately, justice for Hayden will be served in a Court of Law by the State of Texas.

There are so many cases of child abuse, missing children and murdered children throughout the United States. Unfortunately, Reality Chatter can not have a separate thread for every victim of child abuse and/or child murder. I am pleased that Hayden Vickers can have a dedicated thread here at Reality Chatter.

As an active child's advocate, I will personally follow this case closely and ensure that all main stream media articles are posted on his thread. I, like many here, support justice for Hayden!

As of now, main stream media has not posted a picture of Hayden. If you or any one would like to provide Reality Chatter with a picture of Hayden, we will be honored to post it on this special thread for Hayden. If you know how to post pictures, please feel free to post a picture or pictures of Hayden on this thread.

We are hoping media will post a picture of Hayden soon so he, like many other children who have gone way before their time, can have a face with their name.

freddie123, thank you for posting here and you and other family members and friends are most welcomed to post on Hayden's thread. Please be assured you will be treated with respect. The majority of our members here are comprised of a dedicated, compassionate group that advocate for children.

~ ~ ~ Justice for Hayden Vickers ~ ~ ~

Due to other obligations and a computer problem, I have not been able to search for and post articles pertaining to Hayden Vickers the past few days.

I will post this but please note the date. Thanks!
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UPDATE: Mom's Boyfriend Charged in Toddler's Death

Reported by: Laura Kellerman
KTAB/KRBC - Abilene, Tx

Tuesday, February 22 2011

Update:
The man charged in the death of his girlfriend's 2-year-old son won't be getting out of jail any time soon. Franklin Ramey has been charged with parole violation related to a previous burglary charge.

Because of that, the Texas Department Of Criminal Justice says Ramey is not eligible to be released on the $500,000 bond that was set on Monday.

The victim, Hayden Vickers, was a special needs child who leaves behind two sisters; one of them his twin.

Read more:

http://bigcountryhomepage.com/fulltext/?nxd_id=344586

sitemama wrote:Welcome to RC Freddie123. Are you a relative? Please tell us the other side, as all we know is what we have read in the media.

Hope you are o.k. and able to cope with this tragedy. If we can help in any way, please let us know.

Welocome to RC, freddie123. I agree with Mama, (Sitemama), we would love to hear more from you.

We will get some pictures together and post them.
Give us a day or so to put the appropriate pictures up.

Thank you,

Blessings!

freddie, we all look forward to seeing some pictures of Hayden.