UPDATE: The federal trial of Jordan Payne, 31, is intensifying as critical testimony unfolds in the shocking case of the infant’s death in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Payne is charged with second-degree murder and child neglect following the tragic death of Rachel Tymprance-Jane Simpson, who died on October 19, 2024, just days before her first birthday.
The trial, now entering its fifth day, commenced on October 30, 2023, in the U.S. Federal Court. Prosecutors are set to call a staggering 37 witnesses as they build their case against Payne. The heart-wrenching details of the infant’s injuries have emerged, revealing the severity of the situation.
During testimony, Melissa Foreman, the child’s mother, described her daughter’s condition on the day of the tragic incident. Foreman reported that when she left for work on October 15, 2024, her daughter was healthy. However, just hours later, Payne called her, stating that the infant was crying uncontrollably. Foreman advised him on how to soothe the baby, but later received alarming images showing the child on the floor near what appeared to be vomit.
Upon returning home at approximately 6:45 PM, Foreman found her daughter “limp, cold, and unresponsive.” The infant was rushed to Intergris Grove General Hospital and later transferred to St. Francis Hospital, where she was declared dead after four days in the pediatric intensive care unit, displaying signs of significant brain damage.
The autopsy report paints a devastating picture: the infant suffered blunt force trauma, with severe bruising on both sides of her head, resulting in blood pooling outside her brain. The report also noted multiple fractures, including her tibia and fibula, and numerous contusions across her body. The child, born prematurely at nearly 26 weeks and weighing less than 2 pounds, had grown to 18 pounds by the time of her death.
As the trial progresses, the public is left grappling with the emotional weight of this case. Foreman’s relationship with Payne, initially formed through a social media dating app, has come under scrutiny. Court documents reveal that Foreman acknowledged Payne’s short temper, particularly when sleep-deprived, raising questions about the care provided to the infant.
In an alarming twist, Foreman herself is facing serious charges in a separate matter, including felony counts of child sexual abuse and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. She is accused of providing a controlled substance to a 13-year-old boy and is scheduled to appear in Cherokee Nation Criminal Court on these charges.
As the trial continues, the spotlight remains on the tragic loss of Rachel Tymprance-Jane Simpson and the urgent need for justice. Updates are expected as more witnesses take the stand, and the community watches closely for the verdict in this heart-wrenching case.
Stay tuned for further developments as this story unfolds.
