The Journal-News has covered the community’s reaction that has led to a powerful series of videos.
Watch them, in chronological order, below.
Videos continue after box.
The death of 6-year-old James Hutchinson
A Middletown woman and her boyfriend face charges after they told police she killed 6-year-old James Hutchinson by accidentally running him over while trying to abandon him and then disposing of his body in the Ohio River.
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» PHOTOS: Large crowd gathers for candlelight vigil in memory of James Hutchinson
Gosney appears in court
Gosney appeared at her arraignment in Middletown Municipal Court on Monday afternoon and told the judge she had a learning disability that prevented her from understanding the charges he was reading.
Hamilton appears in court
Hamilton was also arraigned on Monday on his charges.
Vigil held Monday night
Community members gathered in Gardner Park in Middletown on Monday, and we captured the emotions and the balloon release.
Hutchinson’s father speaks
Hutchinson’s father was emotional as spoke during the vigil at Gardner Park, with strong words about Gosney and Hamilton.
Memorial grows at Hutchinson’s home
A memorial started in front of the Crawford Street house on Monday morning, and it has continued to grow throughout the week. This video shows the details in all areas of the memorial.
School district organizes memorial event
Middletown Superintendent Marlon Styles Jr. and other teachers and administrators shared their memories about Hutchinson at Barnitz Stadium on Tuesday night.
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