West Virginia's Evil Mothers

Some monsters don't lurk in the shadows. Sometimes, they live inside the home.

In West Virginia's Evil Mothers, author Chelsea Queen examines nine of the Mountain State's most disturbing cases involving mothers and caregivers accused or convicted of abusing, neglecting, or causing the deaths of the children they were entrusted to protect.

Drawing from publicly available court records, judicial opinions, law enforcement reports, and reputable news sources, this nonfiction true crime collection follows each investigation from its earliest moments through the pursuit of justice. From the still-unsolved disappearance of Aliayah Hope Lunsford to the nationally known Sissonville "Shed Children" case, these heartbreaking stories reveal the devastating consequences of abuse, neglect, and betrayal.

Inside you'll discover:

• The disappearance of Aliayah Hope Lunsford and the unanswered questions that remain.

• The tragic deaths of Eliza Orellana, Justin "Little Judd" Delgado Jr., Delmer Delgado, Lillyann Hudson, Baby Asher, Raylee Browning, Keaton Michael Elliott Boggs, and Baby Gracelynn.

• The investigation and prosecution of the Sissonville "Shed Children" case involving Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and Donald Ray Lantz.

• How investigators, forensic experts, prosecutors, and child advocates worked to uncover the truth.

• The warning signs, investigative techniques, and legal proceedings that shaped each case.

Written with compassion for the victims and respect for the facts, West Virginia's Evil Mothers is not intended to sensationalize these tragedies. Instead, it seeks to preserve the historical record, honor the innocent children whose lives were forever changed, and highlight the importance of protecting society's most vulnerable.

A compelling work of true crime that reminds us that every child deserves safety, every victim deserves to be remembered, and every pursuit of justice matters.