WV ANGEL OVERSTREET: Missing from Huntington, WV - 8 May 2021 - Age 3 months *GUILTY*

Police in West Virginia are searching for a missing infant last seen in early May

Police in West Virginia are searching for a three-month-old baby who hasn’t been seen since early May.

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Police in West Virginia are searching for a missing infant last seen in early May​

Police in West Virginia are searching for a three-month-old baby who hasn’t been seen since early May.

On Tuesday, the Huntington Police Department shared photos of Angel Nichole Overstreet that can be viewed at the top of this article.

“Angel has a strawberry-shaped mark on the back of her neck,” police wrote on Facebook. “Her whereabouts cannot be confirmed since approximately May 8, 2021. Anyone who has information regarding Angel’s whereabouts is advised to immediately call 911. Anyone with general information about the case is asked to call the Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Bureau at 304-696-4420. "

The photos were shared with the public a day after representatives with West Virginia Child Protective Services contacted police saying they had been asked to follow-up with Angel’s father, Shannon Overstreet, regarding custody issues stemming from Kentucky. Investigators are not able to confirm the alleged custody exchange between the girl’s father and child protective services.






MEDIA - ANGEL OVERSTREET: Missing from Huntington, WV since 8 May 2021 - Age 3 months

 

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Thursday morning, jurors heard from two final witnesses from the state, Huntington Police Chief Phil Watkins and FBI Special Agent Todd Berry.

Chief Watkins said he interviewed Shannon in late May at HPD.

Jurors were able to listen to the interview, where Shannon said multiple times that CPS took Angel.

Berry said he found and examined the barrel at the scene, as well as helped with the interstate coordination between Kentucky and West Virginia.

Day four of trial for man charged in death of 3-month-old

The trial against Shannon Overstreet, who is charged in the death of 3-month-old Angel Nicole Overstreet, has entered its fourth day on Thursday.

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'I know I did something wrong': Man on trial for infant daughter's murder testifies

The Huntington man charged with murdering his daughter took the stand in his own defense on Thursday.

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'I know I did something wrong': Man on trial for infant daughter's murder testifies
The Huntington man charged with murdering his daughter took the stand in his own defense on Thursday.

Shannon Overstreet told the court he was not thinking straight and made bad decisions regarding his daughter Angel Overstreet.

Overstreet told the court how Angel died and how he got rid of the body.

“No sir,” Overstreet said when asked if he harmed Angel.

Overstreet is on trial for murder in connection to Angel's death. He told the court he was a proud father, taking dozens of pictures and posting them on Facebook.

However, after leaving Angel with a friend, he testified that something didn't seem right. He discovered Angel had a broken rib. He and the friend went to get some medicine, then he put Angel to bed for the night.

“Wake up the next morning, and I go and check on my baby and she’s passed away,” Overstreet said.

He said the stories about Child Protective Services workers taking her were not true. Overstreet claimed that given the fact he was a recovering addict, he thought no one would believe his version of how Angel died.

He said he wrapped the infant in her blanket, drove to Rural King, purchased a barrel, firewood and a gasoline container and drove to his farm near Olive Hill, Kentucky.

“I took her to Kentucky,” Overstreet said. “Angel was in the car with me. We go to Kentucky and I cremated my daughter. I know, I'm not proud of it. I don't know what I was thinking.”

“Wrapped her up, took her to the farm, put her in the barrel, put firewood on top, poured gasoline on it and set it on fire, didn't you Mr. Overstreet?” Assistant Cabell County Prosecutor Steven Bragg asked.

“Yeah,” Overstreet replied. “Yes I did. I know I did something wrong.”

 

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Cabell County jury finds Shannon Overstreet guilty on all charges in infant's death

A Cabell County jury found Shannon Overstreet guilty of all charges Friday in the 2021 death of his infant daughter.

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Cabell County jury finds Shannon Overstreet guilty on all charges in infant's death
A Cabell County jury found Shannon Overstreet guilty of all charges Friday in the 2021 death of his infant daughter.

Overstreet, who was accused of killing his 3-month-old daughter Angel, was found guilty of concealment of a deceased body, death of a child by parent, guardian or custodian and murder following deliberations on Friday.

The verdict comes after a five-day trial and more than five years since Angel was first reported missing in May 2021.


A hearing was set for Monday to discuss the potential for mercy on the murder charge.

 

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Never heard of a "mercy phase" before. Sounds a bit like they're presenting "mitigating factors" and other similar details.


In West Virginia, the mercy phase is a separate, bifurcated sentencing hearing in a first-degree murder trial where the jury decides whether or not to allow parole eligibility.

Guilt vs. Mercy: Under West Virginia Code § 62-3-15, a person convicted of first-degree murder faces a life sentence. The jury first determines guilt, and if the defendant is found guilty of first-degree murder, a separate mercy proceeding takes place.

Unanimous Verdict Required: The jury's decision on whether to grant or refuse mercy must be completely unanimous. If jurors cannot reach a unanimous consensus on mercy, the court must declare a mistrial on the mercy phase and impanel a new jury to decide the issue.

Evidence and Rules: The hearing allows both sides to present additional relevant evidence, including character, habits, and prior bad acts, subject to standard relevancy and prejudice balancing (Rules 401 and 403).