Athena Brownfield, 4, was reported missing and later found buried on property owned by her caregivers. Investigators say she was beaten to death on Dec. 25, 2022.
Alysia Adams pleaded guilty to murder and other charges in the death of 4-year-old Athena Brownfield, who was found weighing just 23 pounds. More
May 21, 2026
Ivon Adams III, charged in the Christmas Day beating death of 4-year-old Athena Brownfield, has been returned to Oklahoma. More
January 20, 2023
Alysia Adams later told investigators that Ivon Adams beat Athena Brownfield at about midnight Dec. 25, according to an affidavit. More
January 19, 2023
Missing 4-year-old Oklahoma girl Athena Brownfield was beaten to death Christmas night by her caregiver, then buried, according to court documents. More
January 17, 2023
Authorities determined Athena Brownfield was missing after a postal carrier found her 5-year-old sister wandering alone on Jan. 10. More
January 17, 2023
4-year-old Oklahoma girl Athena Brownfield missing, Alysia Adams and Ivon Adams arrested for neglect after girl's 5-year-old sister found wandering alone. More
January 13, 2023
