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Mother Pleads Guilty in Toddler’s Death, Agrees to Testify Against Ex-Boyfriend

Madison Marshall admits to neglect charges and will testify in the June trial of Roan Waters, accused of murdering 1-year-old Oaklee Snow in 2023.

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Overview

  • Madison Marshall pleaded guilty on May 1, 2025, to two counts of neglect, including one resulting in the death of her daughter, Oaklee Snow.
  • As part of her plea deal, Marshall agreed to provide testimony against her ex-boyfriend, Roan Waters, in his upcoming June 2025 trial for murder and related charges.
  • Court documents reveal Marshall's previous claims that Waters killed Oaklee and prevented her from seeking medical help before hiding the body in a dresser drawer.
  • Investigators located Oaklee’s remains in March 2023 in an abandoned Indiana home after Marshall retraced her steps for authorities.
  • Prosecutors allege Oaklee endured repeated abuse, culminating in her death, and describe the case as a tragic example of systemic child neglect and violence.