Indicted: Guardians of Isaiah Jones | Rochester News

Rochester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

Two-year-old Isaiah Jones’ tragic death has led to murder indictments against his former caretakers, India Duncan and Joshua Velez, sparking national attention. The child, found with severe injuries in May, was deeply loved by those around him—including DeLesha Shields, who formed a motherly bond with him despite not being biologically related. Shields, devastated by Isaiah’s brain-dead condition and removal from her care, now sees him as a heavenly angel. As the Monroe County DA’s Special Victims Unit moves forward with prosecution, Shields hopes this indictment brings justice for the boy…