Amanda Runyon

Amanda Runyon is 3 years old and is the daughter of Eddie Runyon and Dawn Obptande. Amanda lived with her mom Dawn and her live-in boyfriend, Kraig A. Monroe. Neighbor's reported that they saw and heard domestic violence in the mobile home on several occasions but no one ever thought to call the cops and report it.

On March 1, 2010 Kraig repeatedly punched Amanda in the stomach while Dawn was at work. When Dawn came home and saw Amanda she gave her Motrin and put her to bed. The next day she took her to the ER. Amanda was vomiting, lethargic and lifeless. She had a lacerated ulcer, lacerations to her liver, a tear in her intestine, a previously broken leg that was healing, a broken foot, and a broken arm that had not been treated. She was placed in a medically induced coma and on a breathing tube. Doctors were not sure if she would live.

The next day Amanda had surgery and the surgeon's removed 18" of her small intestine. They also said she may not be able to ever eat properly again and inserted a feeding tube. It was a miracle though and Amanda recovered and was able to go home on March 19, 2010. Doctor's said she was healthy but may suffer a bowel obstruction later in life.

Kraig was arrested and charged with aggravated assault against a child. During his bond hearing the judge set his bond at $500,000. When it was determined that Amanda was going to live his bond was reduced to $300,000 and his family bailed him out. His only condition is to wear an ankle monitor. He has always claimed he is innocent. He has been free ever since and waiting on a trial date. Dawn has never been charged but she knew of Amanda's abuse and never did anything to help prevent it. Eddie Runyon now has full custody of Amanda and they are currently living in Kentucky. Dawn is still able to visit Amanda. The family has attended many status hearings and hope to one day get justice for little Amanda but they fear that as time has passed this case is not getting the attention that it deserves.

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[shannaelletson]

WOW!!! My heart goes out to Amanda. And they should put both in JAIL AND NEVER LET THEM OUT !!!! EVER!!!!!!

[4angels9732]

To the father of this little girl, hold her tight and never let her go. I see you love her like crazy and her grandmother too. Keep up the good work. I give you a lot of credit, cause I would have killed that son of a bitch. No punt intended, and all joking aside, he would be dead. Jail is just a free room and board, its a vacation. Compared to what I would have done to him. I don't hit my kids I'd be damned if some asshole is going to beat any of them.... sorry about the profound language.

[4angels9732]

Oh my God! I cannot believe what this baby girl has gone through! I cannot begin to imagine the pain and suffering she had gone through. Why? How could this animal hurt someone so precious? What could she have done to make him so angry? I dont even want together started on the mother, she really let this fagot put his scumbag hands on her baby. She needs to be locked up right next to her sorry ass looser boyfriend. What happened to capital punishment? If you know this baby kiss her and hug 4 me