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Kentucky Babysitter Charged with Murder of 11-Month-Old Grayson Walton
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- Murder Files Unsealed
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- Sep 20, 2026
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Summary
A 19-year-old babysitter in Kentucky named Elijah Mayes has been arrested and charged with murder after an 11-month-old infant was discovered dead inside a piece of furniture. Law enforcement officials found the victim, Grayson Walton, hidden within a couch and bearing visible signs of physical trauma, including bruises and bite marks. Authorities allege that the suspect attempted to hide his involvement by creating a fictitious alibi involving a fake text message exchange. In addition to the primary homicide charge, Mayes faces accusations of tampering with evidence and abusing a corpse. A second individual, identified as the baby's step-grandfather, was also detained for allegedly assisting in the concealment of the crime. Under the weight of this tragedy, the local community recently organized a vigil to honor the young child's memory. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . Content Warning: This podcast contains discussions of homicide, violence, abuse, and other graphic themes related to real-life criminal events. It is intended for mature audiences and listener discretion is advised. This episode includes AI-generated content.