A young boy, Nathaniel Burton, made desperate attempts to alert others when his mother, Sarah Safranek, tried to harm him. Despite his fear, Nathaniel confided in his grandmothers about his concerns regarding his mother’s intentions. Tragically, his warnings were overlooked, leading to Safranek suffocating Nathaniel to death at home. Nathaniel had expressed his fear of his mother’s actions to his grandmothers, recounting incidents where his life was threatened. Following Nathaniel’s death, Safranek was sentenced to 35 years in prison for first-degree murder.
Nathaniel’s grandmother revealed that he had disclosed a chilling encounter where his mother had attempted to suffocate him in his sleep. Court documents indicated previous instances where Safranek had put Nathaniel’s life in danger, including trying to drown him in a bathtub. Despite attempts to seek help, including contacting child services, Nathaniel’s safety was not ensured. Safranek’s disturbing internet searches before and after the murder raised further concerns about her intentions. The judge mandated that Safranek serve her full sentence and complete three years of supervised release.