Letter to Judge: State of Florida v. Roselou Warren-Flavell by Jason
March 30, 2023
Honorable Scolaro Ballou:
I am the stepfather of the victim in the case of State vs. Warren-Flavell R F. I write this letter
asking the court to consider the character and past actions of the defendant, Roselou Warren-Flavell, when considering any plea agreement.
This case is regarding a violent attack against a thirteen-year-old child by the defendant, the
child’s former stepmother. The incident has left a lasting psychological impact on the victim. It was an act of brutality, unprovoked and unwarranted. The defended has made posts on social media justifying her actions and showing no remorse or regret.
Sadly, the incident leading to the defendant’s arrest was but one of many acts of harm carried out against the victim and her siblings over a period of five years. The defendant physically and mentally abused the children in her care during this time. In reading the investigative notes from the Department of Children and Families, I was in shock at the extent of the abuse which includes hitting children with objects to the point of injury, threatening them with knives, withholding food, forcing them to use false names, and much more. Additionally, records show the defendant violated the terms of her bond and the no-contact order by communicating with the victim. The actions of the defendant were deemed so severe that the children’s father has lost parental rights for allowing this abuse to occur.
There is no outcome that will erase the scars with which these children have been left. I have been witness to the abusive and manipulative actions regarding the children. The defendant has previously shared her desire to have children of her own. She has demonstrated time and again that she should not be allowed near children and is a danger to others, including her current husband. I would implore the court to reject any plea agreement that does not provide appropriate justice and consideration for the harm caused by the defendant. This is a violent person who I believe will cause further harm and has demonstrated a disregard for no-contact orders.
Thank you for your consideration.
