Crime | child abuse Mom Who Duct-Taped Son Regains Custody Toddler back with Jayla Hamm after child abuse sentence By Rob Quinn Posted Oct 6, 2010 5:34 AM CDT Copied Authorities in Gage County released this photo of the toddler with his face obscured. (Gage County) See 1 more photo An 18-year-old Nebraska mom jailed for duct-taping her 2-year-old son to a wall has regained custody of the boy. The toddler was in state custody while Jayla Hamm served her 10-day sentence for child abuse. Her boyfriend received a 3- to 5-year sentence for the abuse and an additional 12 to 24 months on firearms charges. Authorities say they are monitoring the home and prosecutors are investigating a separate case to determine whether she should continue to retain custody, ABC reports. Read These Next Andrew is still a prince, but he's no longer a duke. ChatGPT is going to get sexy. Lots of people are worried. Author of bestselling memoir about depression dies at 35. Scientist's theory explains why we haven't met aliens. See 1 more photo Report an error