Father's Confession Leads to Custody After Social Services Clear Him

Johnston County DSS investigated two complaints about a father, Dickens, in April and June of 2024, but found no evidence of abuse or neglect. Despite this, Dickens was later arrested and confessed to burying a fifth child in his backyard. The agency took emergency custody of his youngest son, and the case remains ongoing. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.