To Kill A Mockingbird: Case Study

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Ms. Jones stated that she doesn’t think Mr. Medley is physically abusing the complainant. However, Ms. Jones stated that this is the first time the complainant got burned and Mr. Medley should be watching him. Ms. Jones stated that Mr. Trayvon Medley with DOB of 06/02/1995 resides at 601 Edgewood Street SE #425.

The undersigned detective observed one year old Complainant sleeping in the living room. The complainant burned injury was healing and he’s in good health. (See attached picture)

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