Wichita woman, serving life sentence in killing of her toddler, dies in prison

Michael Stavola

May 4, 2024 at 10:49 p.m.·1 min read

A 36-year-old Wichita woman, serving a life sentence for the May 2007 killing of her 20-month-old daughter, died in prison on Saturday, the Kansas Department of Corrections said.

Asa Hashanna Adams was found unresponsive Saturday morning at the Topeka Correctional Facility where she has been since being sentenced in September 2008, when she was 21.

“Staff began life-saving measures immediately and continued after emergency medical services arrived,” the KDOC said in a news release. “Adams was pronounced deceased by medical staff. The cause of death is pending the results of an independent autopsy.”

The KDOC and Kansas Bureau of Investigation are investigating the death.

Adams was convicted in the death of her 20-month-old daughter, Shymir Turner, who died six days after EMS was called when the girl had a seizure in the bath tub. The girl had blunt-force trauma to the head, body and scalding burns to her legs from the bath.

Adams would have first been eligible for parole in May 2027.

Adams has 127 disciplinary reports from her time in prison, according to KDOC records.

CBC
3 teen girls expected to plead guilty in swarming death of Kenneth Lee in Toronto, court hears
Three teenage girls are expected to plead guilty in the swarming death of Kenneth Lee near Union Station in December 2022, court heard Friday.The girls, aged 13, 13, and 14, appeared in provincial court in Toronto.Three other girls, aged 15, 16, and 16, are expected to plead not guilty, court heard. Eight teenage girls were initially charged with second-degree murder in connection with Lee's death. They range in age from 13 to 16 years old. Lee, 59, was pronounced dead in hospital on Dec. 18, af
CBC
Calgary lawyer resigns from firm after sending 'disturbing' and 'misogynistic' email
WARNING: This article contains graphic content, including sexualized and vulgar language.A Calgary lawyer has resigned after sending an email described by his firm as "deeply disturbing" in which he twice refers to women as "a person with a vagina" and repeatedly mocks transgender people.Rob Rakochey, who was awarded a King's counsel (KC) title in March in recognition of his contributions to the legal community, resigned this week from his partnership at Field Law, the firm confirmed Thursday.A
CNN
He had strict instructions from the groom: ‘Stay away from the bridesmaid.’ Here’s what happened next
Ariff Hassan and Liliya Dauletaliyeva crossed paths at a wedding and couldn’t ignore their chemistry. They both flew across the world to continue their connection.
People
3-Year-Old Boy Was Home When Dad Chased Mom Outside and Stabbed Her to Death Before Killing Himself
Police say Michael Aud-Headlee chased his estranged wife Melissa Aud-Headlee outside her home on May 11 and stabbed her on the street
People
Okla. Mom Texted Son that Dinner Was Ready. Minutes Later, He Allegedly Killed Her, Father and Sister: Police
Jacob Mayhugh, 22, has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder
People
He Was Kidnapped as a Teenager 26 Years Ago. He'd Been Within Sight of His Family's Home the Whole Time: Reports
Omar Bin Omran, now 45, was hidden underneath a haystack in his neighbor's home when he was rescued, according to Algerian media reports
People
Wash. Dad Allegedly Shot 9-Month-Old Son in Head at Point Blank Range as He Slept
Dion Lamont Montgomery allegedly told police he was using PCP when he shot his baby boy, court records show
PA Media: UK News
‘Predator’ teacher convicted of sex with schoolboys
Rebecca Joynes, 30, was found guilty of six child sex offences involving two teen boys.
BANG Showbiz
Chris Pratt 'devastated' by the sudden death of his stunt double: 'I'll never forget his toughness'
Chris Pratt has been left "devastated" by the death of his former stunt double after he died "unexpectedly" at the age of 47 earlier this week.
LA Times
She couldn't call, so human-trafficking victim texted 911 — and saved herself, officials say
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said a teenager began texting 911 with 'pleas for help' around 3 a.m. on May 9.
People
3-Year-Old Girl Dead After Being Crushed by Birdbath: 'Devastating Loss'
The toddler was pronounced dead on Mother's Day
People
Wife Texted Friend She Wanted Ex-Husband 'Gone,' Say Police. Then He Was Killed in Front of His Daughter
Shanna Gardner is charged with murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, solicitation to commit a capital felony and child endangerment
PA Media: UK News
Teenager guilty of murder of man, 35, who confronted him for scaring children
Tieran Carmody, 19, was standing astride a bicycle smoking cannabis when he was approached by Max Richardson in Harlow, Essex Police said.
People
Gavin Rossdale Enjoys Beach Vacation with Girlfriend Xhoana X, Who Fans Think Resembles Ex Gwen Stefani
The Bush rocker and his new love were spotted out in their swimsuits soaking up some sun in Los Cabos, Mexico
People
Christina Hall’s Husband Takes Aim at Her Ex Tarek El Moussa: ‘How Long Does It Take to Wipe the Makeup Off?’
Christina and Josh Hall will face off against Tarek and Heather El Moussa in a new reality competition series for HGTV, they announced this week
The Canadian Press
Ex-wife of Winnipeg serial killer recounts violence, sex assaults, bizarre behaviour
WINNIPEG — A former wife of admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki testified Thursday about their violent marriage and how it seemed like he had multiple personalities. The woman said she met Skibicki at Siloam Mission, a Winnipeg homeless shelter, when she was struggling with drug addiction in February 2018. Skibicki was with two other men, she said, and the group invited her back to Skibicki's home. "He said he really likes this one ... referring to me," said the 44-year-old Métis woman, who a
The Canadian Press
Gunman's family told deputy before Maine's deadliest shooting that they hadn't removed his weapons
AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Police have said repeatedly in the aftermath of Maine’s deadliest shooting that officers thought the gunman’s family had been taking his weapons away. Testifying before an investigative committee on Thursday, the gunman’s sister-in-law suggested that law enforcement officers should have known this wasn’t true, because she and her husband, Ryan Card, told a deputy on the phone a month before Robert Card killed 18 people that he still had access to weapons, despite his deteri
People
Family of Teen Shot While Painting Over Graffiti Says They Learned of His Death on Social Media
Benny Molina, 14, was killed in a Los Angeles County park on May 13
People
Winery Owner Accused of Rape and Sexual Abuse by Younger Sister: Lawsuit
Hilary McKean alleges her brother Mark Hanson subjected her to “recurring violent sexual abuse and rape” over six years when they were minors, according to the complaint
The Canadian Press
Man gets 30 years in prison for attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband with a hammer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The man who broke into the home of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi seeking to hold her hostage and bludgeoned her husband with a hammer was sentenced Friday to 30 years in prison. The attack on Paul Pelosi, who was 82 at the time, was captured on police body camera video just days before the 2022 midterm elections and sent shockwaves through the political world. He suffered two head wounds including a skull fracture that was mended with plates and screws he will have for the

Latest Stories