Man found guilty for murder of 2-year-old
ROSEBURG, Ore. -- A Douglas County Judge has found Mark Vanderhoof, 53, guilty of the murder of a 2-year-old boy in 2011.
Judge Ronald Poole ruled on Tuesday morning that Vanderhoof was guilty of 'Murder by Abuse.'
Vanderhoof was charged by authorities with four counts of murder. The charges stem from the death of 2-year-old Dennis James Young, who died from severe head injuries in January 2011.
Prosecutors said Vanderhoof beat the boy so severely that he had to be transported to a Portland hospital in critical condition.
He was found guilty of counts three and four, for recklessly causing the death of a child with extreme indifference for human life.
Prosecutor Kathleen Johnson said, "Justice is served for counts three and four, to the extent justice can be served."
Judge Poole felt there was insufficient evidence to prove Vanderhoof guilty of count two. The judge found his conduct reckless, but made an acquittal on count two because he didn't believe there was sufficient evidence Vanderhoof intended to hurt the child.
This is a developing story, and will be updated throughout the day.
He beat a baby so bad he died and he didn't mean to kill him?????????????? What did he think would happen?
Needs death , n not years from now. Sooner is better.
continuing to pray for your family Clinton Barger Jr!!! Our God is a God of justice
its unfortunate that he was out in the first place. hopefully for good he will be in, but they let people out who lie very well about their state of mind....may the family be at peace, what an awful thing to happen to them...
Praise God!
I hope this is something that will cause people to learn who is around your children...
WOW!!tell u what,he was ever to touch my kid or anyone at that would not be...well lets put it this way,they would b sentencing me !! This guy needs one of those things that u cant find at ur local sportsman's shop put in his head!
Angers me more then known people can be so sick
This man was previously convicted of raping a 4 year old child!!! Why was he let out if prison in the first place, let alone allowed to be around children again??? I'm disgusted because this should have been prevented. This is why rapist should never be allowed out of prison. These poor children :( I'm sick about this.
Hang him!!!!
He will never be able to hurt another child again. Â I have hated this man since he hurt my granddaughter. Â Was at his first parole hearing to make sure that he didn't get parole. Â So glad that he is off the street's for good....so very sad that this darling baby had to die because of it. Â My heart and prayers are with the family of Bubba.
:( soo terribly sad.
I dont want my money going to keeping him alive in the pen!like i said he needs more!my opinion only
So sad, so heartbreaking. glad he will stay behind bars.
I hate the fact that they are making us wait until April 22nd for sentencing!! I want him in general population in the State Pen now!! No more of this being locked up in his own room hiding BS
U got sick and twisted right but he ain't a man!
Bless the family and friend if this little boy :( and may real justice be served when this sick and twisted man is in hell.
Nothing will veer be tough enough of sentance for what he took from my friend and the family....Ill never forget your little crinkle nose bubba. You and Braydan enjoy your party up there today ....WE LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.....GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
Thank god Hopefully my friend and the rest of the family will find some peace in this joyus day....Dennis i know your watching lil buddy and Hell never hurt anyone ever again. We miss you like crazy and im sure you and my lil guy Braydan are having a party up there today..Gone but never forgotten !!!!!!
Pretty tough u r u POS!he needs more then what he is getting!