On November 17th, 2016, in Darlington, Indiana, seven-year-old Tyler and three-year-old Charlee Worley were killed by their mother, Brandi Worley. The killings occurred in the early morning hours, and when Brandi’s husband, Jason, returned home from work at around 6:00 AM, he discovered his children’s bodies. Brandi was arrested at the scene and later charged with two counts of murder. She pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. This article will take a comprehensive look at the life of Brandi – from her early childhood to the present day.
Early life and family Brandi Worley:
Brandi Worley was born on June 8th, 1983 in Cloverdale, Indiana. She was the oldest of four children born to David and Marsha White. David was an accountant and Marsha was a stay-at-home mom. Brandi had an average childhood, attending Cloverdale High School and graduating in 2001. After graduation, she attended Indiana State University and graduated with a degree in Business in 2005. In 2006, Brandi married Jason Worley, who was also a graduate of Indiana State. The couple moved to Darlington, Indiana, where Brandi found work as a financial analyst. In 2007, their first child, Tyler, was born. Two years later, in 2009, Brandi gave birth to their second child, Charlee. The Worleys seemed like a happy family. They regularly attended church and were active in their community. However, their marriage began to unravel when Jason began having an affair. In March of 2016, Brandi filed for divorce and the couple were separated.
The murders of Brandi and her children:
In the early morning hours of November 17th, 2016, Brandi Worley brutally murdered her two children, Tyler and Charlee. At 1:30 a.m., Brandi 911 call and told the dispatcher that she had killed her children. She said she did it because she wanted to die and was certain that her husband, Jason, would not have custody of their children if something happened to her. Brandi also told the dispatcher that she had taken sleeping pills prior to the attack and was waiting to die. When the police arrived, Brandi was lying in bed with a kitchen knife in her hand. She was taken into custody and later admitted to killing her two children out of spite and anger towards her now-estranged husband. Brandi was charged with two counts of murder and convicted in 2018. She was sentenced to two life sentences with no possibility of parole. On May 9th, 2021, Brandi committed suicide in the Indiana Women’s Prison.
Aftermath and trial brandi
The trial and sentencing of Brandi Worley were highly publicized. Many were outraged that she was given two life sentences without the possibility of parole. Brandi’s attorney had argued that she did not have the capacity to establish intent and should have been found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect. The prosecution had argued that she knew exactly what she was doing and her intentions were malicious. The jury deliberated for over five hours before coming to a verdict. The verdict was a sad reminder of the horrific nature of the crime and the lasting impact Brandi’s two young children had left behind. The family of Brandi’s deceased husband, as well as her own family, were in the courtroom for the trial. The media coverage was intense and many wrote about the case and the inexcusable act of violence against innocent children. After the trial, Brandi was sent to the Indiana Women’s Prison where she remained until her death on May 9th 2021. Her two sons will never be forgotten and hopefully justice will be served for their untimely deaths.
Life in prison:
Brandi Worley was sentenced to two life sentences without the possibility of parole. She was sent to the Indiana Women’s Prison, where she served time until her death on May 9, 2021. In an interview with the Indianapolis Star in 2018, prisoners who interacted with Brandi in prison said she “was viewed as an outcast” by the other inmates. She was described as “introverted, quiet, and often appeared to be in her own world”, One inmate, Tyshawna White, said “Nobody was cruel to her or anything like that … they just kept their distance.” Brandi’s stay in prison was not easy. Inmates described her as “depressed and anxious” and said that her mental health deteriorated with time. She reportedly had difficulties adjusting to prison life and often felt overwhelmed and helpless. Prison officials were aware of Brandi’s fragile mental and emotional state and made sure that she had access to appropriate mental health resources. She was given individual counseling and group therapy sessions. She even received a visit from her father-in-law, which the prison staff arranged. Brandi stay in prison was a difficult but necessary consequence for her unspeakable act of violence. Her two sons will live forever in the hearts of those who knew them and loved them.
Legacy Brandi:
Worley’s legacy is sadly one of tragedy and loss. Yet it is important to remember that her two children, Tyler and Charlee, will live on in the minds and hearts of those who knew and loved them. Brandi will not be remembered for her senseless act, but for her two boys. Many charities have been set up in Tyler and Charlee’s name, and donations have been made to family and friends in order to keep their memories alive. Charlee’s father, J.R., has even gone as far as to create a foundation in his late daughter’s honor. He hopes to help children in crisis and to ensure that his daughter is remembered for the beautiful life she lived, rather than the awful death she suffered. Through these charities, Tyler and Charlee are leaving a legacy of love and strength that will outlive them. Though their lives were cut far too soon, their memories will never be forgotten. Brandi Worley’s story serves as a reminder of the need to protect vulnerable children and to always remember the precious lives of Tyler and Charlee.
