Jacob Kimbley’s Parents Jailed on $1.3 Million Bond Apiece

SMITH COUNTY — The parents of 2-year-old Jacob Kimbley, who was found dead near his home last week, have been indicted and arrested on charges of child endangerment. Sabrina and David Kimbley were arrested during a hearing in a Smith County courtroom on Thursday. According to KETK, they were charged with 13 counts of child endangerment/abandonment. They are currently in the Smith County Jail. Bail is set at $1.3 million a piece.

Officials with Child Protective Services cited “neglectful supervision” of so many children, which resulted in Jacob’s death, as the reason for the indictment. Earlier reports said Jacob went missing during a game of hide-and-seek.

The Kimbleys’ five remaining children have been in foster care since the incident, and will stay in foster care during the course of the hearings. KETK has been told that the children are doing fine, and are undergoing medical check ups. The Kimbleys will not be allowed to visit their children during this time. Officials say there will be several more hearings over the next few months.