What happened to Brittney wood?
Available to stream on Peacock now, Monster in the Shadows is a three-part docuseries that delves deep into the unsolved disappearance of Brittney Wood. Back in 2012, the case shocked and captivated the state of Alabama, leading to several theories about her disappearance.
Who is Brittney Wood's uncle Dustin Kent?
Brittney's uncle, Dustin Kent, was sentenced to 17 years in prison in November 2015 on charges of sodomy and incest, and James Cumbaa, a Wood family friend, faced charges of sodomy, sex abuse of a child, and rape.
What happened to Brittney Brantley?
Nicki Patterson, the assistant district attorney in Mobile County told Alabama Local News in March 2019: "Baldwin County had every reason in the world to think of it as a suicide. "At that time, there was no indication at the depth of what we were looking at. And no one was aware that Brittney was missing."
What happened to Brittney Holland?
Chessie and Eric Winberg, the former detective for Baldwin County who led the case, believe Brittney was picked up by her uncle Donnie Holland, and was driven to a house where he was staying on Water World Road near Styx River. Cell phone records gathered by detectives working on the case also place Brittney at Donnie's property.
Who is Brittany Wood?
Brittany Wood Nickerson is a practicing herbalist, health educator, and cook. She combines knowledge of nutrition and a passion for using food as medicine with her training in Western, Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal medicine. Her treatment and teaching approach emphasize personal empowerment, preventative home healthcare and whole body wellness. Brittany is the founder and primary instructor at Thyme Herbal, where she teaches a three year Herbal Apprenticeship Program, as well as courses in herbal cooking and homesteading. She teaches at the University of Massachusetts and is the organizer of the Northampton/Amherst Herbal Meet-up group. Brittany is a passionate teacher and an inspirational speaker, presenting at conferences and for programs throughout the country. She is the author of The Everyday Living Series, posters and zines for the home, The Herbal Homestead Journal and Recipes from the Herbalist’s Kitchen.
Where was Brittany Wood Nickerson's lecture?
This talk is a recording of a lecture with Brittany Wood Nickerson at the Mother Earth News Fair in Burlington Vermont in June 2017. It references a powerpoint, photos, and recipes based off of Brittany's cookbook, Recipes from the Herbalist's Kitchen. Learn more at ThymeHerbal.com !
Brittney Wood's disappearance
Then-nineteen-year-old Brittney Wood was last seen on May 31, 2012, after she left her family home alone at around 7.30p.m. She told her mother Chessie she was going to see friends, but this turned out not to be the case.
Child Sex Abuse Ring Uncovered
Brittney Wood's disappearance led law enforcement to uncover an incestuous child abuse sex ring that was headed by Donnie Holland and three generations of his family. The authorities also determined Brittney herself had been a victim of sexual abuse at the hands of her relatives.
Present Day
In July 2020, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children released an image showing what Brittney Wood, who has been missing since 2012 would look like now age 27.
What happened to Brittney's cell phone?
Authorities found Brittney's cellular phone battery in his truck after his death. In June and July 2012, several members of Brittney's family were arrested. Ultimately, eleven people were charged with crimes including incest, rape, sodomy and production of child pornography.
Who was Brittney's aunt?
Brittney's maternal aunt, Wendy Wood Holland; Wendy's twin sister, Mendy Kent, who was Dustin's wife; Brittney's mother, Chessie Wood; and Jennifer Gonzalez Moore, a friend of the family, were also charged. There were multiple victims, and police described the case as one of the worst of its kind in the county.
What color is Brittney's tote bag?
Carrying a pink or teal tote bag containing extra clothing, a red curling iron, a makeup bag and a cellular phone. Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian female. Blonde to brown hair, blue eyes. Brittney has a tattoo of the name "Payton" surrounded by butterflies on her left leg. Her lip is pierced.
Who was Chessie Wood sentenced to?
Chessie Wood pleaded guilty to misdemeanor reckless endangerment and served no time. William Brownlee was sentenced to 21 years and Nelton Morgan to ten years in prison and five years of probation. The case outcomes for James Cumbaa and Jennifer Gonzalez Moore unknown.
Did Brittney leave a daughter?
None of the trials and guilty pleas led to any further information about Brittney's whereabouts or fate. Brittney left behind a young daughter. She didn't have a car at the time of her disappearance, and her mother stated she would not have run away from home.
