Topline: Authorities are puzzled in their search for 1-year-old Kahleb Collins, who was reported missing in December, but last seen in September.
Published: January 23, 2025 4:30 pm ET
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From left, Steven Collins, Wendy Bailey, Kahleb Collins. (via Facebook)
FAYETTE COUNTY, AL — Everyone is asking—where is Kahleb Collins? What happened to the innocent toddler?
Investigators are still trying to figure that out while searching through ashes on a property in Fayette County, Alabama, on Wednesday, January 22, according to ABC affiliate WBMA.
The property was once rented to Steven Collins and Wendy Bailey, who were involved in a fatal crash in Fayette County on Sunday morning, December 8. Collins was killed in the crash, Bailey suffered serious injuries, and the couple’s two year old daughter, Ryleigh, was pronounced dead on scene and was found to not have been restrained during the crash, WBMA reported.
The crash later prompted an investigation into the couple’s other child, Kahleb, who was reportedly last seen in September.
An AMBER Alert was issued and, subsequently, Kahleb’s grandfather—50-year-old John Bailey—was jailed on charges of failing to report a missing child.
Kahleb is still missing and authorities believe he is deceased.
According to WVTM, investigators revealed Kahleb suffered severe abuse and believe he was killed by Steven Collins.
Investigators have offered limited information due to the ongoing investigation.
Wendy Bailey and John Bailey will appear in court on February 11.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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From left, Steven Collins, Wendy Bailey, Kahleb Collins. (via Facebook)
FAYETTE COUNTY, AL — Everyone is asking—where is Kahleb Collins? What happened to the innocent toddler?
Investigators are still trying to figure that out while searching through ashes on a property in Fayette County, Alabama, on Wednesday, January 22, according to ABC affiliate WBMA.
The property was once rented to Steven Collins and Wendy Bailey, who were involved in a fatal crash in Fayette County on Sunday morning, December 8. Collins was killed in the crash, Bailey suffered serious injuries, and the couple’s two year old daughter, Ryleigh, was pronounced dead on scene and was found to not have been restrained during the crash, WBMA reported.
The crash later prompted an investigation into the couple’s other child, Kahleb, who was reportedly last seen in September.
An AMBER Alert was issued and, subsequently, Kahleb’s grandfather—50-year-old John Bailey—was jailed on charges of failing to report a missing child.
Kahleb is still missing and authorities believe he is deceased.
According to WVTM, investigators revealed Kahleb suffered severe abuse and believe he was killed by Steven Collins.
Investigators have offered limited information due to the ongoing investigation.
Wendy Bailey and John Bailey will appear in court on February 11.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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THE CURIOUS CASE OF KAHLEB COLLINS: Investigators Sift Through Ashes After Deadly Crash That Sparked AMBER Alert
Authorities are puzzled in their search for 1-year-old Kahleb Collins, who was reported missing in December, but last seen in September.
By Jacob Charles
Published: January 23, 2025 4:30 pm ET
From left, Steven Collins, Wendy Bailey, Kahleb Collins. (via Facebook)
FAYETTE COUNTY, AL — Everyone is asking—where is Kahleb Collins? What happened to the innocent toddler?
Investigators are still trying to figure that out while searching through ashes on a property in Fayette County, Alabama, on Wednesday, January 22, according to ABC affiliate WBMA.
The property was once rented to Steven Collins and Wendy Bailey, who were involved in a fatal crash in Fayette County on Sunday morning, December 8. Collins was killed in the crash, Bailey suffered serious injuries, and the couple’s two year old daughter, Ryleigh, was pronounced dead on scene and was found to not have been restrained during the crash, WBMA reported.
The crash later prompted an investigation into the couple’s other child, Kahleb, who was reportedly last seen in September.
An AMBER Alert was issued and, subsequently, Kahleb’s grandfather—50-year-old John Bailey—was jailed on charges of failing to report a missing child.
Kahleb is still missing and authorities believe he is deceased.
According to WVTM, investigators revealed Kahleb suffered severe abuse and believe he was killed by Steven Collins.
Investigators have offered limited information due to the ongoing investigation.
Wendy Bailey and John Bailey will appear in court on February 11.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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