Louisville, Kentucky, December 12, 2025
Dejuane Anderson, the mother facing charges for the murder of her 5-year-old son Cairo, has been booked into a Louisville jail with her trial set to begin soon. She is charged with multiple offenses including murder and abuse of a corpse after Cairo’s body was found in a suitcase in Indiana. Anderson’s case has been moved to Kentucky for legal reasons as the community grapples with the tragic circumstances of this case. A co-defendant has already pleaded guilty and received a prison sentence.
Louisville, Kentucky – Mother of Boy Found Dead in Suitcase in Indiana Booked into Louisville’s Jail Ahead of Trial
Dejuane Anderson, the mother accused of murdering her 5-year-old son, Cairo Jordan, and abandoning his body in a suitcase in rural southern Indiana, was booked into Louisville’s jail on Thursday, December 11, 2025, ahead of her trial.
Anderson faces charges including murder, manslaughter, criminal abuse, and abuse of a corpse. A Jefferson County grand jury indicted her on December 8, 2025, and she is scheduled to appear in court on December 15, 2025, for arraignment. A judge has set her bond at $500,000.
The case has been moved from Washington County, Indiana, to Louisville, Kentucky, to ensure a stronger legal foundation and prevent potential appellate issues. Washington County Prosecutor Tara Coats Hunt requested the venue change, and Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Gerina D. Whethers will now prosecute the case.
In April 2022, a mushroom hunter discovered Cairo’s body stuffed in a suitcase in a wooded area of Washington County, Indiana. The child was clean, clothed, and showed no signs of being placed in the suitcase alive, leading investigators to believe he died in Indiana before being left in the woods.
Anderson was arrested in California on March 15, 2024, after nearly two years on the run. During her first court appearance, she made bizarre claims, including that she was a “princess” and that she was “representing the entity of Anderson.” She also told the court that a “Space Force military detail” was following her. Online, her posts turned increasingly disturbing, with one month before Cairo’s death, she wrote about “living with a demonic child.”
In August 2024, Anderson was committed to a psychiatric facility and was later found fit to stand trial. Another woman charged in Cairo’s murder, Dawn Coleman of Shreveport, Louisiana, pleaded guilty to aiding, inducing, or causing murder, neglect of a dependent resulting in death, and obstruction of justice. She was sentenced to 30 years in prison, with five years suspended to probation.
The trial of Dejuane Anderson is set to begin on January 6, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. The case has drawn significant attention due to the tragic circumstances surrounding Cairo’s death and the subsequent legal proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What charges is Dejuane Anderson facing?
Dejuane Anderson faces charges including murder, manslaughter, criminal abuse, and abuse of a corpse. A Jefferson County grand jury indicted her on December 8, 2025, and she is scheduled to appear in court on December 15, 2025, for arraignment. A judge has set her bond at $500,000.
Why was the trial moved from Indiana to Kentucky?
The case has been moved from Washington County, Indiana, to Louisville, Kentucky, to ensure a stronger legal foundation and prevent potential appellate issues. Washington County Prosecutor Tara Coats Hunt requested the venue change, and Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney Gerina D. Whethers will now prosecute the case.
When is Dejuane Anderson’s trial scheduled to begin?
The trial of Dejuane Anderson is set to begin on January 6, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. The case has drawn significant attention due to the tragic circumstances surrounding Cairo’s death and the subsequent legal proceedings.
Key Features of the Case
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Defendant | Dejuane Anderson |
| Victim | Cairo Jordan, 5-year-old son of Anderson |
| Discovery of Body | April 2022, suitcase found in Washington County, Indiana |
| Charges | Murder, manslaughter, criminal abuse, abuse of a corpse |
| Trial Location | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Trial Start Date | January 6, 2026 |
| Co-Defendant | Dawn Coleman, sentenced to 30 years in prison |
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