Tyshael Elise Martin, a 34-year-old Florida woman, has been arrested for the murder of her boyfriend’s nine-year-old daughter, Jamaria Sessions. Additionally, ClickOrlando reports that Martin is also accused of allowing her rottweiler to attack the child.
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More Details On Tyshael Martin’s Charges
According to the outlet, Martin was arrested on Wednesday, August 28. ClickOrlando reports that the 34-year-old is currently being held in Lake County jail without bond.
Furthermore, the woman has reportedly been charged with first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and child neglect.
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Here’s What The Florida Woman Allegedly Did To Her Boyfriend’s 9-Year-Old Daughter, Jamaria Sessions
According to the outlet, Sessions was found dead in a Monteverde home on June 17. After the discovery of her body, the sheriff’s office reportedly revealed that her injuries appeared “consistent with abuse.”
Furthermore, as authorities investigated, they discovered home security footage of the 9-year-old “being viciously attacked by the family’s 103-pound Rottweiler.” The attack allegedly occurred on June 15, and Martin was reportedly seen in the video “commanding the attack while holding the dog’s leash.” According to WFTV, Sessions’ father had reportedly been in California during the time of the incident.
“The abuse continued to the point at which Tyshael can be seen dragging Jamaria’s nearly motionless body across the floor,” a press release from the sheriff’s office reportedly stated. “Jamaria was then repeatedly struck and shaken by Tyshael, who can be heard in the video possibly saying, ‘I’m fixin’ to kill her.'”
Authorities reportedly learned that Sessions “was punished” by Martin “with prolonged wall sits, running in place with her arms up, being hit with objects, kicked, punched and pinched.”
An autopsy on the nine-year-old’s body ultimately revealed that she was killed by “multiple blunt injuries to the head, torso” and a “thermal injury of the right foot.”
A Father In Texas Is Facing An Attempted Murder Charge
Meanwhile, the recent alleged actions of a Texas father could have led to the death of his infant daughter. As The Shade Room previously reported, 24-year-old Edgar James Bridgemon was accused of forcing his 4-month-old daughter to drink gasoline earlier this month.
The incident was reported by the infant’s mother. However, Bridgemon eventually confessed to his actions.
“Bridgemon admitted to having given the infant gasoline to drink with the intention of ending the child’s life,” police stated per Law & Crime.
The 4-month-old survived the incident, which appears to remain an ongoing investigation.
