Mother sentenced to probation for running over daughter with car

MOULTRIE — A Colquitt County woman was sentenced to 10 years of probation after pleading guilty to killing her 5-year-old daughter, who died when she fell while riding on the hood of a car.
Susan Wickett, 25, of Norman Park pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in February.
Her daughter, Cheyenne, was riding on the hood of Wickett’s 1986 Toyota Corolla last July. The girl slid off, fell under the tire and was killed.
Wickett will spend a year at a probation detention center. After that, she will report to a probation officer, but will not be able to drive a car for three years.

What the HE!L was she driving around with her 5 year old on the hood of her car!?!?

thats just plain BS!!! Those stories tick me off! My sweetheart got 3 years for "Accidentally" breaking my sons arm...and the judge at sentencing even recognized this and appologized to him before he threw the sentence........all because he had a prior record (drug related when he was 18).... There is no fairness in this country is there?

there sure isn't! they're easy on some people and throw the book at others (some with lesser "crimes") All with no rhyme or reason!!!

That just infuriates me! My son had an accident and was sentenced to 31 years with 12 to serve. What he did was not an intentional thing and the family of the other boy agrees, but this woman let a 5 year old child ride on the hood of a car? That is crazy! There is just no justice in this state! I bet she had money. Money is the key that unlocks everything in this state. I wish I could find out her who her lawyer was. That was a child for Gods sakes!

I couldn't agree with you more Barbara. I often feel like if we had money we would have been able to keep Chris out of prison this time since his charge is such bologna but at the time we didn't have any because of our relocation and he was out of work for a while after he moved up here so we ended up with a state appointed attorney. Don't get me wrong, the attorney did an ok job, but 3 years for "False Statement to a Government Official" seems a bit much to me. I know he had a felony on his record from the past, but that was 11 years ago!!!
Sorry to get off subject here... LOL

With all due respect, aren't y'all being a bit hypocritical here? If any one of your loved ones received this sentence instead of the time they're serving, would you consider it a "fair" sentence? Think about it.

First, do you know the whole story? No. Obviously this parent did something extremely stupid. But I doubt she was driving down interstate 85 with her child on the hood of her car. It was more likely a very "slow" drive for a very short distance. She could have been moving the car in the driveway. Nonetheless, I am not defending her. She's an idiot. But, being an idiot does not always justify jail time. After all, living every day of the rest of her life with the memory of killing her own child through her own negligence seems a just sentence.

I think if each of you were to look over the posts you contributed to this thread, from an outsiders point of view (i.e. not know the facts of your cases) you'd see what I mean. Each of you attempt to qualify the crimes...

"...3 years for accidently breaking my sons arm".

I have 3 children, ages 6, 9, and 11. I can't imagine how you can "accidently" break a child's arm.

"My son had an accident and was sentenced to 31 years with 12 to serve. What he did was not an intentional thing and the family of the other boy agrees, but this woman let a 5 year old child ride on the hood of a car?"

OK. First of all you don't get 31 years for an "accident". You go to a body shop for an accident and get your car repaired. Now, if you're under the influence and/or driving negligently, and kill another person, you do get 31 years. Of course it wasn't intentional, but it was stupid (just like letting your kid ride on the hood of your car). Lastly, it's not the "family of the other boy" that interprets the law, it's the court.

"...but 3 years for "False Statement to a Government Official" seems a bit much to me. I know he had a felony on his record..."

You justified your own statement here. Something about that previous felony.

Maybe the woman in this story has never had any brushes with the law and is a decorated war hero that has saved many lives. OK, I know that's a bit exaggerated but the point is, we don't know her, or the real (full) story. Just like most of us don't know your real (full) stories.

Don't take any of this personally. That wasn't my point.

...I bet she had money. Money is the key that unlocks everything in this state. Of course. More money buys more of your lawyer's time. The more time they can spend on your case, the better the results (generally).

ICEDOG,
First of all I do take this personally. She may have to live with the death of her child for the rest of her life, but my son didn't get out of a prison sentence with a Severe TBI that he has to live with for the rest of his life. He is supposed to be in a nursing home, not a prison. Second, the boys that were in my sons car were old enough to know better, just as my son was. They had a choice as to get in the car or to stay put. My son made a poor choice in driving but the other boy was alot drunker and unfortunately my son decided that he was the one to drive. This 5 year old child wasn't old enough to make an informed decision wheather or not to sit on a moving vehicule. I was not saying that this woman should or should not be spending prison time. I know what it is like to lose a child. My son spent a couple of months in a glasco 3 coma (the deepest coma you can be in) and I didn't know if he would live or die. I know the pain of that . When he did 'wake up" he didn't know who he was or who we were. He will never fully recover and will have to have 24/7 adult supervision for the rest of his life. I feel that is enough to live with and punishment enough for him. He would of been better off going with God and letting the other boy live. I thank God that I still have my son, but what kind of life is it to spend in prison. He has been there for 2 years and has 10 more to go. He will be 30 when he comes home but his mind will forever be a child. So yes, I take it DARN PERSONALLY!

I went off on a wild tangent. I forgot to make my point. My point was that she probably had money! In this state it all depends on who you are, how much money you have, and what side of the tracks you live on. Example: If you are an Atlanta Thrasher you have your alcohol level reduced three times to make you within legal limits. Then, you hit the ice again.

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