Michigan Mom Charged With Killing Son and Burying in Backyard

I find it shocking that a mother would allegedly kill her 9-year-old son and then bury him in her backyard. Unfortunately, a Michigan woman has been charged.

Killing Your Son is Unimaginable

The greatest and most precious gift that anyone can have is their child. Parents are supposed to love, protect, care, and guide their children.

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A few years ago my son was 9 years old and my nephew is currently that age. These two boys bring nothing but joy to my life and my family. I find it hard to believe anyone could hurt their child let alone murder them and bury them in the backyard like nothing happened.

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Michigan Mother Charged With Killing Son and Burying in Backyard

In early January, construction workers were renovating a rental home when they discovered a shallow grave behind a garage in Detroit. The landlord notified the police and when they arrived saw the partially buried remains of a 9-year-old boy.

According to WXYZ, Wayne County prosecutor Kym L. Worthy said, "It's alleged that she purchased a shovel, she bound him by tying his hands and feet together, and dug a hole in the back of the house." Authorities say the cause of death was from smothering and neck compression.

41-year-old Brandee Pierce has been charged with first-degree murder among other charges.

Investigators determined Pierce allegedly killed 9-year-old Zemar in October of 2024. She fled to Georgia with her 3-year-old son and is currently in jail waiting to be extradited to Michigan.

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