An Arkansas couple, Justin and Deja Rollins, have been sentenced to 70 years in prison following their conviction on charges related to the deaths of their children due to child abuse.
The Pulaski County Prosecuting Attorney, Will Jones, announced that they were found guilty of two counts of Murder in the Second Degree and one count of Domestic Battery in the First Degree.
The case unfolded after the Little Rock Police Department arrested the couple for leaving their children in a hot vehicle parked outside Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Investigations revealed that two of the children died from severe malnutrition, with one succumbing to fatal heat exhaustion. A third child was discovered with injuries indicating ongoing abuse.
Will Jones described the case as one of the most disturbing and heartbreaking his office has encountered, emphasizing the priority of protecting children and holding accountable those who harm them.
“This case is one of the most disturbing and heartbreaking our office has ever encountered,” said Jones. “Protecting children is the top priority of this office. There is no greater responsibility, and we will continue to do everything in our power to ensure that those who harm a child are held fully accountable.”
The Rollins now face lengthy sentences in the Arkansas Department of Corrections as a result of their actions.
