[DiamondSmiles]

Video may be viewed here. I am trying to download it!

http://abc7chicago.com/news/waukegan...ter-11/298292/

September 12, 2014

by Michelle Sigona

The crocodile tears are streaming down the face of a mother in her police mugshot. It may be because investigators say 32 year old Nicholette Lawrence is in police custody for allegedly killing her 11 year old daughter.

According to WGN, Lawrence is being held on a $5 million bail after she allegedly punched her daughter, Raasania Cooley, in the stomach so hard, she died a few days later.

Neighbors told ABC 7 Raasania was rarely seen outside. When she was discover by first responders on Friday inside her Waukegan, IL home, they say she only weighed 50 pounds and she had scarring and bruising.

Speaking out to ABC 7, neighbor Simone Allen wishes she could have done more. She said, “Every time I looked at her I just saw the hurt and pain, it was like something she wanted to say but couldn’t say it. When I opened the door and asked the officers, he said she didn’t make it, he said it was bad, she was being tortured.”

Reports say Lawrence is facing a charge of first degree murder.

Officials confirm stomach injuries led to Raasania’s death. Lawrence’s two other children are now with relatives reports ABC 7.


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Waukegan Mother Charged in Death of Daughter, 11

September 07, 2014

WAUKEGAN, IL. (WLS) -- An 11 year old north suburban girl is dead, apparently the victim of child abuse and her mother is charged with murder.

The girl was found dead on Friday in the 300 block of Gillett in Waukegan.

What took place inside the Waukegan home is something police say is the most tragic thing they have seen in years. Neighbors wish they could have done more. For now, leaving notes, teddy bears and candles is about all they can do. Raasania Cooley was killed, her mother, 32 year old Nicholette Lawrence is charged with her daughter's murder.

"The mother admitted to punching her daughter in stomach earlier in the week on Wednesday, and Friday is when she became unresponsive," said Sgt. Corey Kelly, Waukegan Police.

Neighbors say Raasania rarely came outside.

"We had seen her a couple times but we didn't know that she was living there," said neighbor Danielle Bentivegna.

"We've been staying here for three years, we were here half of a year before I knew they had an oldest daughter," next door neighbor Simone Allen said.

Allen says the few times she did see Raasania, she had a feeling something was wrong with the girl.

"Every time I looked at her, I just saw the hurt and pain, it was like something she wanted to say but couldn't say it," Allen said.

Allen feared the worst had happened when the ambulance arrived and crime tape went up at the girl's home late Friday night.

"When I opened the door and asked the officers, he said she didn't make it, he said it was bad, she was being tortured," said Allen.

The Lake County State's Attorney's office says at the time of her death, Raasania weighed only 50 pounds. She also had old scarring and bruising.

"Anyone who loves children, it has to hurt them," Bentivegna said. "This is horrible for our neighborhood and community."

Nicholette Lawrence has two other children. Police say there are no allegations of abuse to them and that they are with relatives.

Lawrence is being held on a $5 million dollar bond.

Meanwhile, police did have prior contact with the family. They were called by neighbors a few months ago to conduct a well being check. That call is being investigated.

I just looked at the incubator's fb page. The picture of the victim is from Halloween, 2011. My, she sure has changed since her fb profile picture update! Some comments from posters under the picture of her and her husband, which the killer had captioned, "Just the two of us." They were married in 2009. And of course, family pet, Chewy.


"Good looking murderous couple indeed."
September 10 at 3:38pm · Like · 4

"I'm agreeing! Waiting to hear of his arrest I think. and ya know, a newspaper article on this heinous crime said she had a video of her beating this child with a belt! Ok so umm...who was taking the video?????"
September 10 at 4:07pm · Like · 4

"WHAT? THERE WAS A VIDEO OF HIM BEATING HIS CHILD. SICK SCUM BAG PEOPLE HOPE THEY ROT IN PRISON"
11 hrs · Like · 1

"Cigarette burns found on this child- they deserve the death penalty!!! The details are horrifying of what this child suffered at their hands!"
9 hrs · Like



Just a thought here, but, I wonder if the oldest daughter was from another sperm donor and not her current husband.

[Oswald2001]

Abuse of this magnitude is not uncommon.

[DiamondSmiles]

Originally Posted by Oswald2001 ↗

Abuse of this magnitude is not uncommon.

This is true, Oswald, but, it still sickens me every time I hear of a case.

So many women and couples who would have loved to have this child, and all the others killed by supposed, "parents/caregivers."

[deanmine]

neighbors who can actually come out and admit to neglect of a child should be charged also.....

[Pigeon]

Originally Posted by deanmine ↗

neighbors who can actually come out and admit to neglect of a child should be charged also.....

I don't think they should be charged, but if they're wondering whether they could have done more, the answer is yes. People are more inclined to have animal welfare pay a neighbour a visit than CPS.

[DiamondSmiles]

Originally Posted by Pigeon ↗

I don't think they should be charged, but if they're wondering whether they could have done more, the answer is yes. People are more inclined to have animal welfare pay a neighbour a visit than CPS.

They did call a few months ago, according to the second article.

Police are supposed to be investigating that call.

[Pyramid_Head]

What the fuck does that piece of shit have to cry about?

[GregK]

She looks like the type

[GregK]

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[TheCreeperBEATNGU]

Originally Posted by deanmine ↗

neighbors who can actually come out and admit to neglect of a child should be charged also.....

Ugh! Yes! Wtf do people speak up only AFTER these poor kids are killed? It drives me nuts. Idiots.