Kirstie Flood and Jeffrey Meyers: Atlanta babysitter and BF sentenced for beating 2-year-old to death
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SANDY SPRINGS, GEORGIA: The adult defendants received their sentences for their roles in the tragic and fatal beating of 2-year-old Fallon Fridley in December 2020.
A judge in the Atlanta vicinity delivered severe sentences for Kirstie Flood, a babysitter who inflicted fatal injuries upon a 2-year-old girl, and her boyfriend, Jeffrey Meyers, who failed to intervene.
To offer context, an investigation commenced on December 9th, 2020, into the death of a child at the address 507 Monterey Parkway, as per Law&Crime.
The investigation revealed that two-year-old Fallon Fridley suffered severe beatings and ultimately succumbed to extensive trauma.
Kirstie Flood and Jeffrey Meyers were arrested in connection with the tragic death of the child, according to Sandy Hill Police.
Law enforcement found evidence against Kirstie Flood
Following the arrest of the defendants, law enforcement discovered compelling evidence against babysitter Flood.
On the day of the fatal incident, Flood had searched on her phone inquiries such as, "What type of people enjoy abusing other people’s children," and, "What does it mean to have a sudden urge to beat a child that’s not yours.”
According to the arrest affidavit, Meyers was present and observed as Flood assaulted Fallon.
Flood attempted to attribute the injuries to a purported accidental fall from playground equipment, but the severity of the injuries suggested otherwise.
What happened in the courtroom?
On March 18th, 2024, both Kirstie Flood and Jeffrey Meyers entered guilty pleas in relation to the death of Fallon Fridley.
Kirstie Flood faces charges including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated sexual battery, cruelty to children in the first degree, cruelty to children in the second degree, false statements, and tampering with evidence.
She has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Jeffrey Meyers pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and has been sentenced to serve 15 years in prison.
During the sentencing hearing, Fallon's mother, Kristin Fridley, addressed the court, stating, "The actions of the defendant on December 9th, 2020, shattered my world. My life was completely upended."
She added, "Everything I had was stolen from me. Words cannot express the depths of my grief. The days, weeks, and months afterward were all a nightmare. My beautiful, sweet, two-year-old daughter was murdered by someone I considered to be one of my best friends."
'Memorial for Fallon Fridley'
A memorial fund for Fallon Fridley was established via a GoFundMe page by friends and coworkers of the child's mother on December 10, 2020.
The campaign had surpassed $64,000 out of its $65,000 target.
The page highlighted the tragic death of the toddler and the profound impact it had on the mother, describing it as her "worst nightmare." It went on to condemn the babysitter for the murder of Fallon, labeling it as an even more horrific nightmare for any parent.
The page further described Fallon as "a beautiful little girl with her whole life ahead of her. She was only two years old. It is so hard to make sense of her cruel, tragic and untimely loss."
Importantly, the fundraising campaign remains open for those who wish to support the victim's family.
