Tulsa woman sentenced to life in prison for role in son’s murder

A Tulsa County judge sentenced Camille Lewis to life in prison for her role in the abuse, torture and murder of her 10-year-old son, Orlando Hugger Jr.

Hugger Jr.’s remains have never been found. Lewis pleaded guilty to helping her boyfriend, John Miles, kill the boy, bury his body, exhume it and burn it in a metal trash can. Miles was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Thursday.

Lewis testified at Miles’ trial, although prosecutors did not offer him a plea deal until the trial concluded. “His testimony was very helpful in explaining particularly what happened to Orlando after he passed away. We wanted to make sure the jury had a complete picture of what happened,” said Deputy Prosecutor Amy Dickens.

During his testimony, Lewis revealed that his son and daughter were locked in a closet for up to five months, only allowed out twice a day to go to the bathroom, and endured punishments. The children were forced to exercise outdoors regardless of the weather and were fed only boiling beans and rice.

Lewis admitted to burying his son in a field, then exhumed the body, burned it in a trash can and disposed of the ashes in a sewer.

A jury found Miles guilty in October of all charges and sentenced him to seven consecutive life sentences.

Prosecutors applied the Domestic Violence Survivors Act to Lewis’ case, citing his domestic violence victimization. Under a plea agreement, Lewis was sentenced to life in prison, but will serve 35 years in prison with the remainder of her sentence on probation.

Lewis’ attorney described the case as “a horrible situation” but noted that he believes prosecutors treated her fairly in light of her cooperation.

Here is a timeline of the investigation and News On 6 coverage leading up to his sentencing:

2023

February 10: John Miles and Camille Lewis were arrested in Tulsa for abusing their 13-year-old daughter and possibly killing their 11-year-old son, Orlando Hugger Jr. The 13-year-old girl told authorities that her brother had been murdered and his body burned and discarded.

February 13: Camille Lewis appears in court for the first time facing charges related to the abuse and neglect of Orlando Hugger Jr. and his sister. Orlando’s biological father speaks of his regret for not doing more to protect his son.

February 14: The couple remains jailed while police investigate possible murder charges. Miles faces sexual abuse charges and Lewis faces charges of abuse, neglect and possible murder in connection with the death of Orlando Hugger Jr.

May 26: Investigators are again searching for the remains of Orlando Hugger Jr, using drones, dogs and radar at a home near 51st and Memorial, where they suspect he disposed of his body.

June 1: Miles and Lewis are charged with felony murder in connection with Orlando’s death. Lewis is accused of starving and beating the children, while Miles faces charges of sexual abuse.

June 13: John Miles faces a preliminary hearing where it is revealed that Orlando’s body remains unaccounted for, despite extensive search efforts. Prosecutors charge him with second-degree murder, despite the absence of a body.

June 27: John Miles is ordered to stand trial for the murder of Orlando Hugger Jr., even without the discovery of the boy’s remains.

2024

October 22: The murder trial of John Miles begins, and prosecutors make the case that Orlando’s remains were burned after being briefly buried. The victim’s father testifies about his efforts to contact his son.

October 24: Details of Orlando Hugger Jr’s beating death are shared at trial. Camille Lewis, the victim’s mother, testifies about her role in moving and disposing of the boy’s body, but denies prosecutors’ claims of a deal for her testimony.

October 25: A Tulsa detective testifies at John Miles’ ongoing trial in the murder of Orlando Hugger Jr., despite a lack of physical evidence.

October 28: A Tulsa County jury found John Miles guilty of abusing, torturing and murdering his 11-year-old stepson.

2025

January 2: The judge sentences Miles to life in prison without parole. The jury had recommended seven life sentences plus 55 years. The judge ruled that all of those sentences would run consecutively.

January 3: Camille Lewis pleaded guilty to all charges and was sentenced to life in prison, but will serve 35 years before spending the rest of her life on parole.

Previous coverage:

Tulsa couple accused of abusing 2 children, one missing for 2 years

Family mourns as police investigate child abuse case as suspected homicide

Judge sets bail for Tulsa couple accused of child abuse and neglect

Tulsa police intensify search for missing 11-year-old boy presumed dead

Search for remains of missing Tulsa child continues Saturday

Murder charges filed against Tulsa couple accused of child abuse and neglect

Tulsa judge hears testimony about child abuse and possible murder case

Tulsa man to stand trial, accused of murdering missing child

Trial begins for man accused of murdering 11-year-old boy

Jury hears testimony in trial of man accused of murdering child

Detective testifies at trial of Tulsa man accused of murdering stepson