Jamaria Sessions dies in fatal Leesburg attack
**Jamaria Sessions dies in fatal Leesburg attack
**Fatal Leesburg death of 9-year-old Jamaria Sessions – Obituary
A woman from Montverde has been arrested by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the death of her boyfriend’s 9-year-old daughter, Jamaria Sessions.
The arrest occurred on Wednesday, following an investigation that led to charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and child neglect against 34-year-old Tyshael Elise Martin. The investigation was initiated after a 911 call on June 17 reported that Jamaria was unresponsive at the home where she lived with Martin.
Emergency responders who arrived at the scene observed multiple abrasions, bruises, burns, and potential bite marks on Jamaria’s body, prompting the involvement of the sheriff’s office. A preliminary examination by the medical examiner suggested that the injuries were indicative of physical abuse.
During the investigation, detectives obtained video footage from the home’s security system. The footage from June 15 reportedly shows Jamaria being brutally attacked by a 103-pound rottweiler, while Martin was holding the dog’s leash and issuing commands. The video also allegedly shows Martin repeatedly kicking Jamaria, dragging her across the floor, and striking her while she lay motionless. Audio from the footage suggests Martin may have said, “I’m fixin’ to kill her.”
Further investigation revealed that Jamaria endured harsh punishments, including prolonged wall sits, running in place with her arms raised, and being struck, kicked, punched, and pinched. The 5th District Medical Examiner’s Office concluded that Jamaria’s death was caused by complications from multiple blunt injuries to her head, torso, and limbs, as well as a thermal injury to her right foot. The death has been classified as a homicide.
Martin was arrested near her Montverde residence and is currently being held at the Lake County Jail without bail.
**Jamaria Sessions dies in fatal Leesburg attack **Fatal Leesburg death of 9-year-old Jamaria Sessions – Obituary A woman from Montverde has been arrested by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the death of her boyfriend’s 9-year-old daughter, Jamaria Sessions. The arrest occurred on Wednesday, following an investigation that led to charges of…
**Jamaria Sessions dies in fatal Leesburg attack **Fatal Leesburg death of 9-year-old Jamaria Sessions – Obituary A woman from Montverde has been arrested by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in connection with the death of her boyfriend’s 9-year-old daughter, Jamaria Sessions. The arrest occurred on Wednesday, following an investigation that led to charges of…