Tragedy in Foster Care: Justice Sought After Death of 10-Year-Old Dakota Levi Stevens
In a harrowing case that has shaken the nation, 10-year-old Dakota Levi Stevens tragically lost his life just one month after being placed in foster care. His foster mother, 48-year-old Jennifer Lee Wilson of Berrien County, Michigan, has pleaded guilty to reckless homicide following the boy’s untimely and brutal death on April 25, 2024.
The details are deeply disturbing. After reportedly running away earlier that day, Dakota was found at a neighbor’s home, pleading for help. Court documents reveal he begged the woman to adopt him and claimed he had been hit by his foster parents.