Remains of Lima toddler released for burial as mother and grandfather face homicide charges in court

Remains of Lima toddler released for burial as mother and grandfather face homicide charges in court

The remains of a toddler found deceased in a Lima home have been released to the community for burial as the criminal cases against his mother and grandfather move forward.A community member donated a headstone and a plot at the Lima Cemetery for the child, named Sammy. Brundage Funeral Home General Manager Carolanne Webb is helping with the arrangements for a celebration of life."I believe it's important for our community to see this child be l…

Community plans toddler's funeral as homicide cases proceed

DILLON In October 2025, 28-year-old Nicole Boyer was arrested and charged with deliberate homicide. Authorities discovered her disabled son's remains in an advanced state of decomposition in an upstairs bedroom of the home Boyer shared with her father, Christopher Cox, and other minor children.This week, the remains of the toddler, named Sammy, were released to the community for burial as the criminal cases against his mother and grandfather mov…