# Candi royer
Candi Royer: Woman accused of murdering toddler in her care pleads guilty to first-degree murder
Two weeks after her ex-boyfriend was convicted of killing the toddler in their care, Candi Royer has pleaded guilty to the first-degree murder of Khaleesi Cuthriell, according to WHSV.
Candi Royer: Boyfriend convicted of toddler’s murder while she awaits trial
Months before anyone knew Khaleesi Cuthriell was dead, or even knew the terrors she suffered at the hands of her caretakers while her mother was in prison, time ran out; she was dead, prosecutors say. On Aug. 30, 2023, one of those caretakers was convicted of the toddler’s murder, WHSV reports.
Candi Royer: Day 2 of boyfriend’s trial reveals photos, videos showing abuse of missing toddler
The truth about what happened to a still-missing toddler is slowly emerging on day two of the trial against Travis Brown, one of two people accused of murdering Khaleesi Cuthriell, the News Virginian reports.
Candi Royer: Defense asks for change of venue, boyfriend enters not guilty plea in murder of missing toddler
Although three-year-old Khaleesa Hope Cuthriell’s body has never been found, the trials for two suspects charged with her murder in Staunton, Virginia, will proceed this year, WHSV reports.
Candi Royer: Defense attorney steps down while new evidence surfaces regarding toddler she’s accused of murdering
Amanda Avery was a single mother struggling with a relentless addiction who entrusted the care of her toddler to a friend upon going to prison, only to learn of a most unforgivable betrayal, MEAWW reports.
Candi Royer: Trial postponed for woman accused of murdering 3-year-old girl in her care
The trial for a woman accused of murdering a three-year-old child in her care has been moved to August, according to a WHSC report. Candi Brown and her partner, Travis Brown, have both been charged with aggravated murder, felony murder, unlawfully concealing a dead body, conspiracy to commit aggravated murder, conspiracy to commit child abuse, and conspiracy to conceal a dead body in relation to the disappearance of toddler Khaleesi Cuthriell in February 2021, Augusta County Sheriff Donald Smith said at a press conference last year.
Candi Royer, Travis Brown will both stand trial in 2023 for death of toddler
Two weeks after Candi Royer learned of her trial dates, her boyfriend Travis Brown learned when he will face a jury as well, Yahoo! News reports. Brown, 30-years-old, is accused of murdering three-year-old Khaleesi Cuthriell, the toddler placed in the care of him and Royer while the mother was incarcerated, the Augusta County Commonwealth Attorney Tim Martin announced last month. Brown has been charged with aggravated murder, felony murder, unlawfully concealing a dead body, conspiracy to commit aggravated murder, conspiracy to commit child abuse, and conspiracy to conceal a dead body, Martin said.