Accused Kidnapper Of Newborn In Fairfield Now In Custody

JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL — A woman has been taken into custody and charged in the abduction of 4-day-old Kamarion Taylor Tuesday. A family friend, Lakesha Brown, has been charged with kidnapping and is in custody at Jefferson County Jail.

The mother of the child put him in his crib before she took a nap Tuesday just before 2 p.m., and when she woke, the child was gone, according to reports. Brown was at the home at the time the mother went to sleep and was gone when the mother woke.

Sgt. Joni Money of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said family members pointed out videos and photos on Brown’s social media pages that contained pictures of a baby that looked to be Kamarion. They also advised deputies of past social media posts by Brown that made claims that she had recently given birth to twin boys.

Multiple tips immediately came in to the JCSO with information regarding the whereabouts of the baby and that Brown likely had taken Kamarion. Brown was taken into custody, however she did not have the baby and denied any involvement in his abduction, Money said.

"Additional tips led detectives to a home at Woodward Estates in Lipscomb," Money said. "Upon arrival, detectives encountered several adults who were extremely cooperative and led them to the child. Detectives were quickly able to verify that this child was indeed Kamarion Taylor. Kamarion was checked by medics and found to be healthy and under no duress. The baby was then transported back to his home by detectives to be reunited with his mother."
Lakesha Brown was taken into custody and placed in the Jefferson County Jail. On Wednesday,

The Bessemer District Attorney’s Office confirmed a warrant for kidnapping against Brown. Her bond was set at $100,000. As the investigation continues, there may be additional warrants issued.

Money said information received during this investigation suggests that Brown may have attempted this type of behavior in the past.

If anyone has information on past events involving Brown, please contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 205-325-1450, option 2, or you may contact Crime Stoppers at 205-254-7777.