*This is a follow-up report to a story we initially covered in 2021. Gloria Williams, a 38-year-old Texas mother, has pleaded guilty to two counts of injury to a child in connection with the tragic and shocking circumstances surrounding the death of her 8-year-old son, Kendrick Lee, and the abandonment of his three surviving brothers.
The case has drawn national attention, revealing a disturbing pattern of neglect and abuse within their home.
Authorities became aware of the situation when Williams’ oldest son, Jordan, called 911 on October 24, 2021, to report that his brother’s remains had been lying in their apartment for over a year.
Upon arrival, police discovered Kendrick’s decomposed body, which had deteriorated to the point of being skeletonized, showcasing the horrific living conditions the boys had endured. Kendrick’s death was ruled as a result of “homicidal violence” due to blunt-force trauma inflicted by Williams’ boyfriend, Brian Coulter, reports Houston’s KPRC-TV.
Testimonies from the surviving brothers (aged 15, 10, and 7) have recounted the chilling moments leading to Kendrick’s death. They testified that Coulter subjected Kendrick to severe physical abuse, ultimately beating him to death for alleged petty offenses like drinking water.
As they’d previously told investigators, the boys testified that it was their mother’s boyfriend, Brian Coulter, who had kicked and punched their brother in the back, face, legs, arms, and testicles, essentially beating their brother to death by kicking and hitting him until he’d stopped moving. The youngest brother said he was watching as his brother stopped blinking and his eyes turned black.
Coulter was found guilty and is serving a sentence of Life without parole. The judge called the case one of the most horrific cases she’s ever heard.
The boys reported that after Kendrick was killed, his body was covered with a blanket and left in a bedroom, while they were left to cope with the aftermath and subsequent neglect.
In a chilling aspect of the case, Williams continued to receive government assistance for Kendrick after his death, collecting around $2,000 per month for her three disabled children. This has raised serious concerns about her motivations and actions during this period. Rather than attending to her children’s needs, Williams moved in with Coulter and allowed her other children to live in squalor without proper care or provisions.
The deplorable conditions of the boys’ living environment became apparent when police arrived. Their home was found with filthy carpeting, no furniture, and an infestation of roaches. In stark contrast, Williams and Coulter lived 25 minutes away in a furnished apartment stocked with groceries.
After being arrested, Williams initially denied knowledge of her son’s death. However, investigators assert that she admitted knowing about Kendrick’s murder and had only remained silent due to fear of repercussions from Coulter. As a result of her plea, Williams now faces significant legal repercussions, with sentencing scheduled for November 11.
The case has drawn attention to critical issues surrounding child safety and the potential for systemic failures in protecting vulnerable children. Gloria Williams’ failure to report the abuse, coupled with the testimony from family members about the fear instilled by Coulter, underscores a troubling narrative of parental neglect and the imperative need for abuse intervention.
As the community processes this heartbreaking case, voices are rising to demand more robust protections for children at risk. Resources and support systems must be more accessible to those witnessing or experiencing such horror, highlighting the importance of vigilance in safeguarding the welfare of children.
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