Urge New York state to review and upgrade criminal charges in the Jor’Dynn Duncan case.

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The Issue

Demand a Review and Upgrade of the Charges Against Barbara Renner and Elyssa Seymore and Emily Kelly . The life of seven-year-old Jor’Dynn Duncan was cut tragically short, forever altering our community in Long Island NY . Prosecutors have painted a heartbreaking picture of Jor’Dynn's final days, revealing months of alleged torture and systematic abuse resulting in approximately 90 injuries and a lethal infection from untreated wounds. Beyond the physical injuries and alleged abuse, Jor’Dynn’s education was also severely disrupted. According to the information reported, she missed approximately 60 school days while in custody: 40 days during first grade, from January 2025 through June 2025, and another 20 days during second grade, from September 2025 until her death. These absences raise serious concerns about her well-being, educational stability, and whether appropriate safeguards were in place to protect her. We urge authorities to examine the circumstances surrounding these absences as part of a broader review of the case and any potential child-protection failures.

We call upon the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office and appropriate New York State authorities to conduct an urgent, comprehensive review of the criminal charges against Barbara Renner and Elyssa Seymore in connection to Jor’Dynn’s case. We cannot change what happened to Jor’Dynn, but we can demand accountability. The charges against those accused of her suffering must reflect the full scope of their alleged actions. The seriousness of the alleged conduct dictates that: * Barbara Renner’s current charge of second-degree manslaughter be reviewed with a potential upgrade or addition of more serious charges if the evidence supports. * Elyssa Seymore’s existing charges be reassessed to determine if they accurately represent her alleged involvement in the abuse, warranting more serious or additional charges if justified. * All available evidence concerning the alleged torture, knowledge of Jor’Dynn’s condition, and any concealment or failure to obtain medical care be thoroughly examined. * Oppose any legally unsupported efforts to dismiss charges when evidence and law justify continuing prosecution. * Every offense that can be established by admissible evidence be pursued to the fullest extent of the law. The justice system’s duty is to uncover the truth and ensure those responsible are held to account. Jor’Dynn deserved love, care, and protection . Her suffering demands justice. We urge New York State to hear our collective voice: Review the charges. Examine the evidence . Pursue every legally justified charge. This is a call for justice for Jor’Dynn Duncan. Jor’Dynn was a child whose life mattered, undeserving of the tragic end she met. Her voice demands to be heard through our actions. Her memory compels us to seek justice and demand transparency and accountability within the legal process. Act now to ensure justice for Jor’Dynn Duncan. Sign this petition today, and let us hold those responsible accountable for her untimely and tragic demise. Emily Kelly: Review and Upgrade of Charges

We urge the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office to review Emily Kelly’s existing murder charge and determine whether additional or upgraded assault and other applicable charges are warranted based on the nature and severity of Jor’Dynn Duncan’s injuries. Given the allegations of prolonged torture and sexual abuse, including alleged sodomy, we ask prosecutors to thoroughly examine all medical evidence and investigative findings to determine whether further charges are supported by the evidence and New York law. Jor’Dynn was only seven years old and deserved protection. We ask that every legally justified charge be pursued to ensure accountability for the alleged abuse and the circumstances surrounding her death.

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