Arkansas couple sell their baby boy for a 6 pack of beer and $1,000.
21-year-old Darien Urban and 20 year-old Shalene Ehlers are possibly facing charges of endangering the welfare of a child and attempting to negotiate the relinquishment of a minor.
The charges came after a manager at Hide Away Campground contacted Benton County Sheriff's department regarding the couple's troubling behavior.
While conducting an investigation, detectives spoke with witnesses who recounted a shocking tale. According to witness statements a resident of the campground, Ricky Crawford, visited the couple and offered them beer in exchange or taking their baby for a night. An offer which the couple readily agreed to.
It is reported that Crawford encouraged the couple to meet with Cody Martin and a deal was negotiated in which Urban and Ehlers would give over their 2-month-old son to Cody Martin. In return, they would receive $1,000 and a six pack of beer.
The contract read "I, Darien Urban and Shalene Ehlers are signing our rights over to Cody Nathaniel Martin of our baby boy [name redacted] for $1,000 on 9/21/2024."
There was also a disclaimer stating "After signing this there will be no changing y'all two's minds and to never contact again."
Upon checking on the baby it was determined the baby boy needed immediate EMS services with the baby smelling heavily of ammonia and fecal odor. Once the soiled diaper was changed it was discovered the baby was suffering severe diaper rash. The small boy was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Bond was set at $5,000 for Darien Urban which he paid and was released on September 24th. Bond was set at $30,000 for Shalene Ehlers and she remains in the custody at the Benton County Jail.
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