Bonus Minisode #10: Kendall Doss

Summary

Suffer the Little Children – Bonus Minisode #10: Kendall Doss

Podcast: Suffer the Little Children
Host: Lane
Date: September 27, 2025 (originally Feb 2022 for Patreon)
Episode Theme:
This bonus minisode focuses on the tragic and infuriating story of Kendall Lynn Doss, an 18-month-old girl who died due to abuse and neglect at the hands of her mother’s fiancé. Host Lane lays out the heartbreaking details of Kendall’s short life, the failures of the adults around her, the investigation, legal proceedings, and the enduring grief of those who loved her.

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Main Theme Overview

Lane delivers a meticulous retelling of the abuse, murder, and subsequent investigation into the death of Kendall Doss. The narrative highlights the systemic failures that failed to protect Kendall, the dubious actions of her mother, the heinous crimes of her mother's fiancé, and the pain-tinged pursuit of justice by her loved ones and the community. The episode honors Kendall's memory by giving her story a voice and exposing the grievous wrongs done to her.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Kendall’s Early Life and Family Context

• [01:30] Kendall’s Birth:
  • Born Feb 23, 2014, to Jessica Farmer Arnold (34 at time) and Derek James Doss (25), in Sayre, Pennsylvania.
  • Jessica already had two other children (a teenage daughter, a tween son).
  • Jessica and Derek broke up in late 2014; Jessica quickly became engaged to Jeremiah Allen Cordell (“JC”) by 2015.

Jeremiah Allen Cordell’s Background

• [02:33] JC’s Criminal History:
  • Multiple arrests since 2008 for theft, conspiracy, corruption of minors.
  • Rumors (unproven/never charged) of past sexual assault against a young boy.
  • Consistently disruptive and dangerous behavior reported by community members:
    • “He’s tried running over numerous kids in town.” – [04:29] (Source quoted by Lane)

Events Leading to Kendall’s Death

• [04:34] The Day of Kendall’s Death (Sept 13, 2015):
  • Jessica left Kendall and her siblings in JC’s care while she worked/run errands.
  • JC sent Jessica a text saying Kendall had vomited, he cleaned her up and put her to bed.
  • Jessica claimed everything seemed normal when she came home.
  • The next morning, Kendall was found unresponsive in her bed.

Suspicious Responses and Behavior

• [06:17] Immediate Reaction:
  • Jessica packed up all Kendall’s clothes and “donated them to a daycare center” the very day Kendall died.
  • The night after Kendall’s death, Jessica was already planning to drink at a bar, displaying disturbing detachment:
    • “Who’s going to buy me my first drink because mama is broke?” – [06:21] (Jessica quoted by source)
  • Jessica was never criminally charged in Kendall’s death despite these behaviors.

Medical History and Investigations

• [07:34] Prior Head Injury:
  • In August (one month before her death), Kendall was hospitalized for blood between her brain and skull, suspicious for abuse.
  • CYS (Children and Youth Services) opened a case, but Jessica minimized the incident as “just procedure.”
• [08:38] Derek’s Frustration:
  • Derek tried to get information from CYS days before Kendall’s death; was told to stay away, then received news of her passing.
  • “Get advised to stay away and then a week later I get woke up to someone telling me my daughter’s dead. I mean, how are you supposed to handle that?” – [08:38] (Derek, Kendall’s father)

Kendall’s Funeral

• Funeral held on Sept 18, 2015.
• Jessica wanted JC at the funeral but was forbidden by police and Derek.
• Jessica’s conduct at the funeral was “full of laughs… acted like nothing had ever happened.” – [09:29] (Source account)

Investigation & Arrest

• [11:18] Cause of Death:
  • Officially ruled a homicide: “traumatic head injuries consistent with both impact and shaking.”
  • Signs of sexual assault detected during autopsy; DNA evidence found on Kendall’s clothing and a towel, matched to JC, despite laundering.
• JC arrested for unrelated unpaid fines shortly after, not initially for murder (Jessica and her mother posted his bail, against police warnings).

Prosecution and Court Proceedings

• [14:33, 17:57] Delays and Community Outrage:
  • JC was finally charged with murder and sexual assault nine months later, after DNA results returned.
  • Community outrage and rallies demanding justice for Kendall, faced with Jessica’s hostility.
  • “He did not let anyone know the child suffered a head injury. He did not do anything that would have allowed the child to get any sort of treatment.” – [17:57] (District Attorney Dan Barrett)
• [18:05] Plea Deal and Sentencing:
  • JC accepted a plea for third-degree murder in May 2017; sentenced to 20-40 years, other charges (including sexual assault/rape) were dropped.
  • “I think he deserves the death penalty, but I don’t make that decision… How do you take a baby's life, then basically get out on parole in 20 years?” – [18:51] (Community member)
  • Derek (Kendall’s father) was not given input on the plea deal.
  • DA Barrett: “It’s been a very long and disturbing case. We’re glad to have it done.” – [19:21]

Aftermath for Family and Systemic Failures

• [20:26] Ongoing Family Issues:
  • Jessica continued living in the house where Kendall died, lost custody of her surviving children multiple times due to continued drug use, unsavory associates, and neglect.
  • Jessica was never charged for her suspected involvement/neglect.
• [21:50] Discussion of Systemic Neglect:
  • Host Lane criticizes the local judicial system’s reluctance to fully prosecute child abusers/killers.

Remembering Kendall

• Kind Words from Samantha (Babysitter):
  • “One of Kendall’s favorite things to do was to go swinging with me.” – [22:57]
  • About Kendall and her sister: “They had a bond I’ve never seen before. You would always find the two together, happy as can be.” – [23:18]
  • “She was the sweetest little girl I have ever met… Her beautiful smile that could light up a room. She gave the best hugs… Our hearts will never heal. A part of all of us is missing without her.” – [23:26] (Samantha)
• Reflections from Uncle Dan:
  • “The memories of Kendall Bug, as her grandmother calls her, will forever remain… How she had the chubbiest baby cheeks with that intriguing scowl just like her daddy…” – [24:32]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On JC’s Dangerousness:
  • “He’s tried running over numerous kids in town.” – [04:29] (Source)
• On Jessica’s Immediate Behavior After Kendall’s Death:
  • “Who’s going to buy me my first drink because mama is broke?” – [06:21] (Jessica)
• On Institutional Indifference:
  • “I want to know how long it takes to find out whether it is criminal or whether it is natural. I just don’t understand how it could be natural.” – [08:54] (Derek)
• On System Failure and Plea Deals:
  • “I think he deserves the death penalty, but I don’t make that decision. Another said, how do you take a baby’s life, then basically get out on parole in 20 years?” – [18:51] (Community)
  • “At this point, I have to wonder what Barrett’s reasoning was for offering J.C. this sweetheart deal in which he doesn’t even have to register as a sex offender when he’s eventually released. Sometimes it’s really a shame that Dexter’s a fictional character.” – [19:25] (Lane)
• Kendall’s Impact:
  • “She was like my baby sister, my heart and most of all, she truly was my best friend. We were inseparable since the day after her father brought her home... Our hearts will never heal.” – [23:26] (Samantha, babysitter)
  • “Wherever she is. I hope Kendall is smiling down on the people who love her as she swings high to her heart's content.” – [24:49] (Lane)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:30] – Episode intro, case background.
• [04:29] – Testimony about JC’s dangerous behavior.
• [06:17] – Jessica’s suspicious post-death conduct.
• [07:34] – Medical history of abuse and system response.
• [08:38] – Derek Doss’s pain and frustration.
• [09:54] – Funeral and family reactions.
• [11:18] – Coroner’s findings and sexual assault evidence.
• [14:33] – Arrests, community activism, and legal system slowdowns.
• [17:57] – DA’s statement on JC’s neglect.
• [18:05] – Plea deal, community outrage, and sentencing.
• [20:26] – Family aftermath, Jessica’s continued troubles.
• [22:57] – Personal remembrances from Kendall’s babysitter and uncle.

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Episode Tone & Language

• Lane’s narration is empathetic, direct, and at times bitingly critical, especially toward institutional failures and the plea deal.
• The tone is mournful, angry, and unflinchingly honest; the pain and outrage at the injustice done to Kendall and her family is palpable throughout.

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Conclusion

This episode is a searing indictment of not only one man’s monstrous crimes but of the systems and adults who failed to protect Kendall. Lane ensures that Kendall’s life and memory are honored, lifting up the voices of those who loved her while fiercely criticizing those who enabled or excused her suffering. The episode stands as both a tribute and a call to action for better protections for vulnerable children.

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For more info or to support families affected by child abuse:
Visit childhelp.org or your local child abuse hotline.

Transcript

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This bonus minisode was originally published in February 2022 for Patreon members only. This podcast contains descriptions of violence against children and adult language and is not suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Hi everyone and welcome to Suffer the Little Children, the true crime podcast, giving voices back to the victims of child abuse and shining a harsh spotlight on the parents, guardians and caretakers who silence them. I'm your host Lane and this is Patreon Exclusive bonus minisode number 10, Kendall Das in this minisode I'm going to tell you the story of 18 month old Kendall Lynn Doss, a precious little girl with blonde hair, her daddy's brown eyes, and the chubbiest, most adorable cheeks you might ever see who fell prey to the temper and disgusting urges of her mother's fiance. This story is horrific, infuriating and gut wrenching, but Kendall deserves her story told. I originally told Kendall's story on Suffer The Little Children blog.com In 2020 Kendall Lynn Doss was born weighing 9lbs 5oz on February 23, 2014 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania to then 34 year old J. Farmer Arnold and 25 year old Derek James Doss. Although there was a 9 year age difference between them, both Jessica and Derek at one time attended Wialousing Valley High School. According to Derek, the couple started dating at the beginning of 2012 when Jessica was pregnant with her third child. She was already the mother to a teenage daughter and a tween son. Near the end of 2014, Jessica and Derek broke up and by 2015 Jessica was engaged to a man named Jeremiah Allen Cordell of Forksville, Pennsylvania. Jeremiah, who went by J.C. was born on July 25, 1988 and by September of 2015, 27 year old Jeremiah had earned himself a couple short stints behind bars beginning in 2008 when he was charged with misdemeanor theft by unlawful taking, theft by deception and receiving stolen property. He entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to 57 days of confinement. After a similar incident In June of 2010, JC was charged with misdemeanor theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, corruption of minors and conspiracy for which he spent another four months locked up. In addition to the incidents for which JC was arrested and charged, he reportedly brought chaos and bad behavior with him everywhere he went. According to a source close to Kendall's family, several people told Jessica that JC had previously sexually assaulted a young boy, but no charges were ever pressed in the case. Jessica, my source said, ignored this information. My source told me then he would.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

Try running over kids in the neighborhood. He's tried running over numerous kids in town.

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

Despite her fiance reportedly coming within inches of killing several neighborhood children, Jessica was unfazed. Nothing, however, would be more shocking than the offenses Jeremiah Allen Gordell committed on September 13, 2015. On that day, Jessyca was at work while three of her children, a then 16 year old girl, a 3 year old girl and 18 month old Kendall, were in the care of her fiance at their home on Hoobler street in New Albany Borough. When Jessica returned from work, everything seemed fine. She took Kendall with her to run some errands before stopping to eat at a restaurant. Afterward. Jessica once again left Kendall with JC while she dropped her 3 year old daughter off at her father's home in Muncie Valley. During the trip, Jessica received a text from JC telling her that Kendall had vomited, but he had cleaned her up and put her to bed. When Jessica arrived at home, she peeked into Kendall's bedroom, where the baby appeared to be asleep. Satisfied that everything was fine, Jessica went to bed. On the morning of Monday, September 14, however, the horrific truth would reveal itself. At around 6am Jessica got up to take a shower. When she tried to wake Kendall, she discovered that her daughter, who was tucked into her toddler bed wearing only a diaper, wasn't breathing. Kendall Lynn Doss was pronounced dead on the scene at just 18 months of age. According to a source close to the investigation, the same day Kendall died, Jessica packed up all of the baby's clothing and belongings and according to what she told Derek, donated them to a daycare center. I'll repeat this for the ones in the back. This happened the same day Kendall died. The night after Kendall's death, a friend invited Jessica to the bar to Careless.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

Whisper and DMX the night away, to.

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

Which Jessica responded, who's going to buy.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

Me my first drink because mama is broke?

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

It didn't take long for some to become suspicious that Jessica knew more than she told the police. It is important to note here, however, that Jessica has never been charged with any crime relating to Kendall's death. During an interview with police on September 14, JC told investigators he fed Kendall dinner the night before, gave her a bath, cleaned her up after she vomited, and dressed her in a clean diaper before laying her on her bed, where.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

He said she pretty much passed out.

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

Two days later, JC's accounts of the events of September 13 changed several times. One version was simply, I don't remember. In another version, he told police that while taking Kendall for a bath, he accidentally dropped her on the steps. My source told me that the steps in question were in fact a full set of severely steep, hard wooden stairs, and that Kendall was not just dropped on, but thrown down the stairs. The same week Kendal died, both Jessica and Derek spoke with reporters, giving very different opinions of what they believed happened to little Kendall, who had been hospitalized the month prior to her death, which I'll get into more in a moment. Jessica said that the morning of September 14th was like every other day, except yesterday morning.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

Of course, Kendall, she wouldn't wake up. From what I was told, she had passed in her sleep.

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

She told the reporter that the month before, doctors found blood between Kendall's brain and skull, triggering a case to be open with Bradford County Children and Youth Services. She assured the reporter that the case being opened was just procedure. Yeah, when a 17 month old baby shows up with a severe head injury, it would be procedure for the agency responsible for protecting children to open A case if medical professionals suspect the injury was caused by child abuse. The reporter asked, is there any doubt.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

In your mind that this could be anything other than a natural death? Jessica replied, no, not at all. Not at all.

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

Derek, however, was far from convinced of that. After Kendall's hospitalization in August, he was concerned about his daughter's well being. Five days prior to her death, he walked into a CYS office seeking answers from the agency's investigation into Kendall's injuries. He later said the police were called and they threatened to arrest him if he showed up on Jessica's property. He told the reporter, I pretty much.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

Get advised to stay away and then a week later I get woke up to someone telling me my daughter's dead. I mean, how are you supposed to handle that?

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

Derek took Kendall's death particularly hard. She was his only child at the time and his pain was exacerbated by being forced to wait for answers.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

I want to know how long it takes to find out whether it is criminal or whether it is natural. I just don't understand how it could be natural.

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

Kendall's funeral was held on Friday, September 18th at the Marriott Bowen Funeral Home in Towanda, Pennsylvania. Pastor Kitty Keller of the New Albany United Methodist Church officiated. Reportedly, Jessica wanted J.C. to attend the funeral, but because J.C. was under suspicion for Kendall's death, both the police and Derek forbade him from attending. My source witnessed Jessica's behavior at Kendall's funeral, which raised red flags with several in attendance.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

She was full of laughs. You couldn't even tell that her baby passed away. She acted like nothing had ever happened.

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

Kendall was buried in Bradford County Memorial Park Cemetery in Burlington Township. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to pay my respects to Kendall in person last summer and left a hand painted rock for her When Kendall died. Derek's brother dan created a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for his niece's funeral.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

Writing, my brother Derek Das absolutely cherished his daughter and everyone who knows Derek knows he is devastated. His daughter meant the whole world to him.

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

In later updates, Dan wrote, a life.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

Taken too soon is one of the world's cruel tragedies. No parent should ever have to go through the nightmare of burying one of their children. I watched how much it devastated my parents when they had to bury Derek's twin sister years ago and now seeing him have to go through that same gut wrenching experience for his first and only child is every bit as heart shattering.

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

Shortly after Kendall's death, JC Was arrested, but it had nothing to do with the baby's murder. Instead, he was picked up due to unpaid fines resulting from his prior arrests, including a traffic related incident in 2009 during which he was pulled over for exceeding the speed limit by more than 25 miles per hour and subsequently charged with driving while his operating privilege was suspended or revoked, as well as operating a vehicle without insurance. According to family members, Jessica Arnold and her mother, doreen farmer, posted JC's bail. Police warned Jessica that because JC was suspected in her daughter's death, he was not allowed to visit her home. However, multiple people in the neighborhood made reports to the state police after seeing JC's car hidden behind Jessica's house. When Kendall's autopsy results were returned, the baby's death was ultimately ruled a homicide.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

Caused by traumatic head injuries consistent with both impact and shaking, according to the criminal complaint.

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

The medical examiner also found signs of sexual assault indicating the 18 month old baby had been raped. The results from the sexual assault kit used during the autopsy did not return until February of 2016. At that time, authorities learned that swabs taken from the right shoulder of a pink long sleeve shirt Kendall had worn on September 13, as well as the towel JC used to clean her up after she threw up, revealed the presence of semen on both articles. DNA matched the semen to none other than Jeremiah Allen Cordell. Another interesting detail is that according to my source, the shirt and towel were laundered prior to being introduced into evidence, but the swabs taken still detected the presence of JC semen. How to have fun anytime, anywhere step one go to chumbacasino.com chumbacasino.com Got it. Step two collect your welcome bonus.

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JC was arrested on Thursday, June 30, 2016 after a grueling nine months of waiting on the family's part an investigation by authorities who accused JC of sexually abusing and murdering Kendall Lynn Doss. He was charged with multiple crimes including second degree murder, felony third degree murder, felony aggravated assault by attempting to inflict severe bodily injury, felony aggravated assault of a victim under 13 by a defendant 18 or older, felony involuntary deviant sexual intercourse with a child and misdemeanor indecent assault on a person under 13. After being arraigned before District Justice Timothy Clark in Towanda, JC Was ordered held in the Bradford County Correctional Facility without bail. It is interesting to note that the arrest warrant for Jeremiah Cordell was reportedly issued in February of 2016, but he was not arrested until the end of June. I have been Able to find no explanation for this delay, Kendall's identity was only released by Bradford County Coroner Thomas M. Carman once JC had been charged in her murder. The arrest affidavit states that tests run in May of 2015 at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore showed that Kendall was suffering from subdural hemorrhaging, which means blood vessels had burst between her brain and the protective membrane that surrounds the brain. This type of injury is usually caused by severe head trauma, such as a blow incurred in a vehicle accident, a fall or an assault. My source said that due to the head injury, Kendal was scheduled to undergo brain surgery at Geisinger Medical center in Danville. Jessica was informed by medical staff that Kendal could not eat on the morning of her surgery. But according to my source, Jessica gave Kendal a cupcake, causing the surgery to be called off. Anesthesia can cause some people to vomit while unconscious, which could lead to complications during surgery, including aspiration. CPS evidently did not consider this seemingly intentional delay a red flag, even though the surgery was never rescheduled and never took place on one of JC's scheduled court dates. In July of 2016, family, friends and supporters of Kendall amassed outside the Bradford County Courthouse for a rally demanding justice for the little girl they had loved and lost. Evidently, Jessica was none too pleased with the group, calling one teenage attendee the devil, telling her she was a horrible person and wishing the worst upon her. Jessica was of the opinion that JC was facing enough time without such public displays demanding justice. In my opinion, there's no such thing as enough time for someone who would rape and murder an 18 month old baby. But maybe that's just me. You would think the mother of that baby would agree with that sentiment. Jessica called the state police to report the rally, which resulted in JC's hearing being postponed. The police did not, however, break up the rally, instead telling the attendees that they were breaking no laws, so they were welcome to continue. The next time JC appeared in court, he was outfitted in a protective vest. Kendall's supporters didn't let the pushback stop them holding a second rally outside the courthouse on August 26, 2016. As for the injuries that ultimately killed her, had Kendall received medical attention immediately, she may have had a chance of survival, but JC did not afford her that respect. District Attorney Dan Barrett said he definitely.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

Did not let anyone know the child suffered a head injury. He did not do anything that would have allowed the child to get any sort of treatment.

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

The trial of Jeremiah Alan Cordell was scheduled to begin in June of 2017. However, in May of that year, unfathomably, the prosecution offered Jaycee a plea deal and he accepted, pleading guilty to third degree murder and accepting the maximum sentence of 20 to 40 years in prison. In exchange, the other charges relating to the rape and murder of 18 month old Kendall Doss were dismissed. Many people from the area were torn. While the guilty plea meant the brutal child murderer had accepted his responsibility for Kendall's death and would spend at least two decades behind bars, many felt the punishment JC received was nowhere near severe enough to constitute justice for the crimes he had actually committed. One New Albany resident told wnep, I.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

Think he deserves the death penalty, but I don't make that decision. Another said, how do you take a baby's life, then basically get out on parole in 20 years?

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

Although it's customary to consult the victim's immediate family when a plea agreement is being discussed, Kendall's father, Derek Doss, was given no say in the agreement offered to his daughter's murderer. JC was officially sentenced on June 12, 2017. He said nothing during the hearing. District Attorney Barrett said after the sentencing.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

It'S been a very long and disturbing case. We're glad to have it done.

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

At this point, I have to wonder what Barrett's reasoning was for offering J.C. this sweetheart deal in which he doesn't even have to register as a sex offender when he's eventually released. Sometimes it's really a shame that Dexter's a fictional character. Now 33 years old, Jeremiah Cordell is incarcerated in the Pennsylvania State Correctional Institution in Fayetteville. He's grown a weird and decidedly unflattering beard going by his most recent prison photo. Not that anything could flatter that hideous face. Here's hoping the inmates know exactly what he was accused of doing and treat him accordingly. Relentlessly, viciously, preferably around the clock. Upon announcing in 2019 that he would not seek a fifth term, as Bradford County District Attorney Dan Barrett told the.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

Star Gazette, in the prosecution of over 10,000 cases, there have been thrills, victories, frustrations and disappointments. There is much that my staff and I can recall with pride. Equally important, there is no shame or regret.

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

I'd be very interested to speak with Mr. Barrett and find out exactly how he justifies the plea deal he presented to Jeremiah Cordell on a silver platter. No shame or regret at all, huh? JC's plea agreement and subsequent sentence was accepted by the judge. Despite a campaign of letters, emails and phone calls by Derek and his support expressing their vehement opposition to the deal, many have expressed their displeasure with the Bradford County Judicial system for its apparent unwillingness to prosecute or adequately sentence child sexual abusers. Jessica Farmer has run into a few spots of trouble in recent years. She was charged with misdemeanor false reporting of an incident that did not occur in January of 2018 after she reported to police that her vehicle had been stolen by an ex boyfriend. She pleaded guilty to the charge and was fined around $300. A year and a half later, in August of 2019, she was caught speeding and fined a little less than $200. Ten months later, she was ticketed for driving without inspection and fined another couple hundred dollars. What's more serious than that, however, is that according to my source, CYS has removed Jessica's two surviving minor children from her home for various reasons several times since Kendall's death. Jessica's three year old daughter was reportedly removed from her home shortly after Kendall's death, after CYS was notified that Jessica was continuing to sneak J.C. into her house. In another instance, Jessica and her boyfriend at the time were reportedly using meth and her son, then 16, tested positive for the drug, resulting in the children again being removed. To this day, Jessica continues to live in the house where Kendall died. Despite the suspicion that is near universal in the court of public opinion, she was never charged in connection with her daughter's rape and murder. My heart goes out to Kendall's sister, who is now about 10 years old and probably beyond confused, not to mention severely traumatized by what she has seen and experienced. Some members of the family believe JC abused her as well, and for that reason alone I hope she's able to get into counseling or therapy to work through her inevitable trauma. In her mother's Facebook photos, she appears happy and healthy, so we can hope that's the case. Kendall Lynn Doss was a little girl who only experienced 18 months on this earth, but she lived her short life to the fullest. She loved butterflies, swimming, singing, and especially going to the park with her older sister and her babysitter Samantha, who was around 13 at the time.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

Samantha said, I spent every day with them when Derek and Jessica were together. I was always bringing them to the park. One of Kendall's favorite things to do was to go swinging with me.

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

Although she was definitely a daddy's girl, the person Kendall was closest with was her sister, who again was three years old when Kendall died. About the two little girls, Samantha said.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

They had a bond I've never seen before. You would always find the two together, happy as can be.

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Samantha also said about Kendall.

[Interviewee / Source / Reporter]

She was the sweetest little girl I have ever met. Her chunky little cheeks that could instantly make anyone smile. Her cute little giggles that we'll never forget that replay in our minds daily. Her beautiful smile that could light up a room. She gave the best hugs, the kind of hugs that could make your heart smile, that could make your bad days good days. Let's not forget her slobbery kisses. I'd do anything for another smooch from her. I saw so much in Kendall. She was so intelligent for her age and was very good at getting what she wanted as no one could say no to her cute little face. From the day they brought Kendal home from the hospital, we instantly connected. She wasn't just a little girl I babysat. She was like my baby sister, my heart and most of all, she truly was my best friend. We were inseparable since the day after her father brought her home. He called me mother hen. I was always doing whatever I could for her and doing my best to be a good role model for her. Everyone she met, she instantly stole their hearts. She was so precious. Our hearts will never heal. A part of all of us is missing without her.

[Lane (Podcast Host)]

Here, Kendall's Uncle Dan commented on the GoFundMe page.

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The memories of Kendall Bug, as her grandmother calls her, will forever remain like her sweet little kisses on the tiny window as her grandmother left. Or how she had the chubbiest baby cheeks with that intriguing scowl just like her daddy when he was an infant. We all know she was always smiling on the inside.

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This little girl touched a lot of lives and she will never be forgotten. Wherever she is. I hope Kendall is smiling down on the people who love her as she swings high to her heart's content. Rest in peace baby girl. Your memory will live on forever. My sources for this minisode the Star Gazette, the PennLive Patriot News, WNEP, the Bowen Funeral Home, the PA homepage, the Inquisitor, Small Joys, the Daily Review and anonymous sources close to the family. That's it for this Patreon exclusive bonus minisode. Join me next time for another story. If you like the show, please follow or subscribe to Suffer the Little Children on Apple podcasts, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify, Spreaker, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast listening app. And please leave me a five star rating and a positive review on your favorite podcast platform. Visit the website at sufferthelittlechildrenpod.com you can support the show by visiting patreon.com stlcpod where you can become a patron for rewards ranging from a shout out by name on the show to exclusive gifts. You can also support the show at ko-fi.com stlcpod Follow the podcast on Facebook and Instagram at Suffer the Little Children pod and on TikTok tlcpod. View photos Related to today's episode on Facebook. This podcast is researched, written, hosted, edited and produced by Lane. Intro Theme music is by Dream Note Music and all music for the show is licensed from audiojungle.net for more information about preventing or reporting Child Abuse, visit childhelp.org or call your area's child Abuse Hotline. And remember, if you see something, say something how to have fun anytime, anywhere step one go to chumbacasino.com chumbacasino.com Got it. Step two collect your welcome Bonus.

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