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Pammy Maye Rejects Plea, Demands Trial | Columbus News
Pammy Maye, accused of killing five-year-old Darnell Taylor, defiantly rejected a plea deal offering 20 to life in prison, demanding a trial instead. In court, she shouted “God is dead” before being removed, signaling her refusal to accept responsibility. The horrific case began on Feb. 14, 2024, when authorities responded to an Amber Alert after the boy’s body was found smothered and dumped in a sewage drain — his last known sighting with Maye in a Jeep Cherokee. Though previously deemed incompetent to stand trial, Maye underwent treatment and was declared competent. Her trial is now…
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