Kiya Moore, 21, and her boyfriend, Dejon Smith, 34, have been arrested in connection with the death of Moore’s 1-year-old niece, Kali Moore. They face charges including first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and aggravated child neglect. Kali was found with severe injuries, including skull and neck fractures, abdominal trauma, and blood in her lungs, and was pronounced dead at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Moore and Smith, who were babysitting Kali, provided conflicting accounts of the injuries, each blaming the other. Kali’s great-grandparents are devastated by the loss, and Kali’s mother is deeply affected by the tragedy.
Aunt, Boyfriend Accused of Beating 1-Year-Old to Death While Babysitting
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