A Florida woman is accused of a heinous crime after authorities obtained video of her ordering a dog to attack the 9-year-old daughter of her boyfriend causing her death.
34-year-old Tyshael Elise Martin was charged with first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and child neglect in connection to the June 17 death of Jamaria Sessions.
First responders found Sessions unresponsive at the home where she lived with Martin and her father.
Lake County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene after EMS realized that other than bite marks, Sessions’ body was covered in bruises and burns indicative of prolonged abuse.
Footage from the family’s security camera showed Martin allegedly holding a Rottweiler by the leash and ordering the dog to attack an unresponsive Sessions.
She then kicked the girl and dragged her across the floor before repeatedly striking her.
Detectives said they could hear Martin say “I’m fixin’ to kill her.”
Further investigation revealed that Sessions had endured despicable abuse with the medical examiner ruling her death a homicide.
