A Florida woman, Tyshael Elise Martin, has been arrested in connection with the death of her boyfriend’s 9-year-old daughter, Jamaria Sessions, who was killed by a Rottweiler in June. Martin, 34, faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and child neglect. Emergency responders found Sessions with severe injuries, including bite marks, bruises, and burns, and her death was ruled a homicide. Security camera footage allegedly shows Martin directing the dog to attack Sessions, as well as physically abusing the child. The final cause of death was complications from blunt force trauma and thermal injury.
Woman Charged with Murder Allegedly Ordered Dog to Attack 9-Year-Old Girl: ‘I’m Fixing to Kill Her’
Updated on September 3, 2024