An 11-year-old boy has been sentenced to two years of confinement after reportedly confessing to the drowning of 8-year-old Noah Bush in a Georgia borrow pit.
The case has drawn significant attention and controversy, particularly following the recent sentencing hearing held on August 22.
Details of the Case
The minor, whose identity remains confidential, was charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Noah Bush.
According to reports from WJCL, the 11-year-old admitted to leading Bush to the borrow pit on May 15 and subsequently pushing him into the water, where he held Bush’s head underwater until he drowned.
The sentencing of the 11-year-old has sparked a strong reaction from the Bush family. Noah’s mother, Demetrice, expressed her dissatisfaction with the verdict, questioning the adequacy of the two-year sentence for the loss of her son.
“My baby was 8 years old with a full life ahead of him,” Demetrice stated. “And two years is what the state of Georgia calls justice for an entire life that’s lost.”
Legal Developments and Family Reaction
Bush family attorney Mawuli Mel Davis of Davis Bozeman Johnson Law Group disclosed that the fight for justice is not over.
“This is not the end,” Davis declared. “The adults who were involved, who helped mislead this family, must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law as well.”
In addition to the 11-year-old’s sentencing, a 10-year-old accomplice was also charged in the case.
This child was charged with concealing the death of another and sentenced to two years in juvenile detention.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Bush’s death revealed that he had left his family home in Jessup, Georgia, to play with other children.
His body was later discovered in the borrow pit, and the initial determination was that his death was an accident. However, Demetrice Bush’s concerns led to a deeper investigation, which eventually uncovered the involvement of the two juveniles.
Ongoing Legal Issues
The case has not concluded with the juvenile sentencing alone.
The 11-year-old’s mother, Natalie Hardison, was also charged with giving false statements during the investigation and remains in custody awaiting her court date.
As the legal proceedings continue, the Bush family and their legal team remain committed to seeking justice, not only for Noah but also to address the broader issues highlighted by this tragic case.
