Whitney Purvis, known for her appearance on MTV’s 2009 documentary series “16 and Pregnant,” has been arrested under a felony warrant for involuntary manslaughter. The 33-year-old former reality television star is facing some very serious allegations. This follows the unimaginable loss of her son, Weston Owen Gosa Jr., who died at only 16 years old. This tragedy marks a profound and tragic turn in the life of Purvis. Her story has been widely covered in the media, dating back to her teenage years.
Purvis’s arrest includes two drug-related charges. The sworn complaint filed against her in relation to her arrest accuses her of a controlled substance felony. She’s been hit with some major charges including use of a communication device in furtherance of a felony drug crime. She was accused of creating or delivering, distributing, administering, selling or attempting to distribute these substances.
Weston Owen Gosa Jr. was born April 15, 2009. She was featured on the MTV documentary “16 and Pregnant” with her then-boyfriend Weston Lewis Gosa. The series chronicled their challenges as teen parents, including financial struggles and social isolation, as they attempted to create a stable life outside of Purvis’s grandmother’s home.
On June 2, Purvis posted a video on her social media accounts telling people that her son had been killed. In an emotional online post, she said she was devastated and heartbroken over losing him.
“This is so hard to write. My beautiful son, Weston has passed away. He was only 16 years old. Life is so cruel and unfair. I just don’t understand. Oh my baby is gone and I don’t know what to do with myself. He was so perfect. This is really my worst nightmare come true. How do you go on in life after losing a child?” – Whitney Purvis
The outpouring of love and support for her posts showed the mostly online community she had helped create rallying around her in this dark hour. Her recent run in with the law has only added further complexity to this already tragic case.
As this story continues to develop, thousands of people are demanding more answers about how exactly her son died. They’re concerned about what this means legally for Purvis. The community that once followed her journey on “16 and Pregnant” now watches closely as she navigates these profound challenges.
“I’m in disbelief, this cannot be happening. I don’t want it to be real. I would do anything just to hold him. Words just can’t describe the pain I am feeling.” – Whitney Purvis
As this story unfolds, many are left questioning the circumstances surrounding both her son’s death and the legal implications for Purvis. The community that once followed her journey on “16 and Pregnant” now watches closely as she navigates these profound challenges.
