Girl, 12, ‘Suffocates 8-Year-Old cousin to Death Then Cleans up Victim & Repositions Body’ as ‘Murder’ Caught on Cam
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A 12-year-old girl from Humboldt, Tennessee, has been charged with murder after allegedly suffocating her 8-year-old cousin. Prosecutors claim that a video from home security footage shows the incident, where the older girl used bedding to suffocate the younger girl while she slept in their shared bunk bed. The incident occurred on July 15, and the accused has also been charged with tampering with evidence for allegedly cleaning and repositioning the victim’s body after the act.
The two girls, cousins spending the summer with their grandmother, were involved in a tragic incident. The victim’s mother, Rayana Smith, mentioned that an argument over an iPhone led to the altercation. Describing her daughter as a loving child who enjoyed reading, swimming, biking, and playing with friends, Smith expressed deep sorrow over the loss, emphasizing her daughter’s innocence at just 8 years old.
District Attorney General Agee petitioned Juvenile Judge Mark Johnson to try the suspect as an adult, describing the crime as one of the most disturbing violent acts his office has prosecuted. The suspect, if convicted, faces potential release at 19 due to state laws. Neither the victim nor the suspect were from Humboldt. The victim’s mother has set up a GoFundMe for funeral expenses and expressed shock at the tragedy. A court gag order prevents further comments from the DA’s office and court officials due to the involvement of a juvenile under 14 years old in the case.
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