
07/23/2025
3 YEAR OLD BESSEMER BOY DIES IN HOT CAR IN BIRMINGHAM WHILE IN DHR CARE:
We're just confirming the heartbreaking news that 3-year old Keterrius Sparks was found dead inside a hot car parked at a home on Pine Tree Dr. in Birmingham Tuesday night, and the coroner says he may have been in that car from 12:30-5:30pm on that scorching hot day. Birmingham Police just confirmed he was in the care of a DHR-contracted worker at the time, and are now investigating.
This picture of Kenterrius was just taken yesterday, hours before his death.
Here's the new statement from DHR:
"A child in DHR custody was being transported by a contract provider when the incident occurred. The provider has terminated their employee. Due to confidentiality, DHR cannot comment further regarding the identity of the child or the exact circumstances."
Our Bria Chatman WBRC is talking to his family now, this news comes on the heels of the awful story of a 7-year old attacked and killed by dogs in Chilton County also on Tuesday night.
Pray for these families and hold your kids tight this week ya'll.
Pic ctsy: Sparks Family