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U.S. Marshals Offering Reward for Information That Leads to Arrest of Canton Parents Facing Charges for Death of 3-Year-Old Child

For immediate release

Canton, OH – The Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) is seeking the public's assistance in locating and arresting Demetres Givens (42) and Jamie Thompson (37). Givens and Thompson are wanted by the Canton Police Department for involuntary manslaughter and endangering children.

On May 5, Canton Police responded to a home in the 3100 block of Gilbert Circle NE for a report of a child that was found in bed not breathing. The child was later pronounced at the hospital. Givens is described as a black male, 5’11”, 155 pounds. Thompson is described as a white female, 5’3’’, 180 pounds.

Northern District of Ohio Fugitive - Demetres Givens

Demetres Givens

Northern District of Ohio Fugitive - Jamie Thompson

Jamie Thompson

 Anyone with information concerning Givens and Thompson can contact the Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force at 1-866-4WANTED (1-866-492-6833). You can also submit a web tip. Reward money is available, and tipsters may remain anonymous.  Follow the U.S. Marshals on Twitter @USMSCleveland.  

Additional information about the U.S. Marshals Service can be found at https://www.usmarshals.gov.

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