Trigger warning: This article includes graphic facts that may be upsetting to some readers.
On Saturday afternoon, Josephine Bulubenchi, a 3-year-old Kentucky girl, was playing with four of her brothers and sisters when her maternal uncle allegedly murdered her by slitting her neck in front of her siblings.
Emanuel Fluter, 33, is accused of grabbing her and slashing her neck. According to Clinton County Sheriff Jim Guffey, the small girl’s father heard her screaming through a baby monitor and raced into the room. When he realized his brother-in-law had harmed his daughter, he attempted to disarm him.
During the confrontation, Josephine’s father was hurt. The young girl was brought to the hospital and died the next day. Fluter was first accused of two charges of first-degree assault and four counts of reckless endangerment, reported a local television station. However, following the death of the kid, he was accused of murder. Fluter was first arrested, and authorities said he was too aggressive and violent to take a mugshot. He is being detained without bail of $1 million.
A GoFundMe page has been created for the little girl’s family; she is survived by her parents, Beni and Simona Bulubenchi, as well as their other eight kids. The fundraising website earned $76,648 for the family. In an update, they stated, first and foremost, they would want to appreciate each and every one for keeping their family in one’s thoughts and also for those who have donated a kind donation to their family. To keep everybody’s minds at ease, they do want to relocate to Michigan, which is why their lovely Baby Girl Josephine was buried there.
For those who don’t know, on that crazy night, they rushed Josephine to the emergency room in town, where the doctors did an amazing job handling her to last the flight with the Helicopter to the UK emergency surgery room where Josephine did not have oxygen going to her brain, so after a few hours the doctors came and explained them the heartbreaking news “dead brain” she left for Heaven and left them with only memories. So the majority of the money generated may be going to the Helicopter bill, which they have yet to see.
Dear friends, they’d give anything to have Josephine back, but they know that’s not in God’s plan. Money does not purchase joy, nor does it buy life….. May God richly bless each and every one.
Emanuel Fluter, who pleaded not guilty, has also been forgiven by the family. Fluter’s relatives said that he has been battling mental health concerns. Many people are startled that such a heinous crime has occurred in the Christian family. Separated from reality, stated the suspect’s brother, Dariu Flutur. He was aware of what he had done and regrets what he did. He has a mental illness that he has had since he was in the service. Due to what occurred, it’s difficult for them to comprehend.
As his elder brother, he forgives him. And his sister advised him to include in the letter that they forgave him. His nieces and nephews inquire about him and forgive him, Dariu stated. He wanted everyone to know how much he adored his nieces and nephews.
A neighbor also mentioned, they’re such a lovely family, the kids, mom, and dad are all extremely pleasant, and the kids spend a lot of time outside playing. It was just heartbreaking. It’s unimaginable to see someone being capable of doing so.
Rest in peace little baby.