Sequoia Samuels.Photo:Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
According to a press release from the Memphis Police Department,Samuels' mother, Brittany Jackson, is charged with aggravated child neglect, abuse of a corpse and filing a false offense report in connection with Sequoia’s death. Jackson’s boyfriend, Jaylon Hobson, was charged with filing a false offense report.
“This has been an emotional time for our employees and our community as we worked relentlessly to find her,” the statement reads. “We are beyond heartbroken and are praying for strength for everyone involved.”
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At a press conference Thursday, Memphis Police Public Information Officer Sgt. Louis Brownlee said officers had not found evidence to suggest Samuels was kidnapped, according to the outlet.
Samuels’ uncle, Samuel Bass, spoke with USA Today and called Sequoia “an angel” who was always smiling.
“She touched everybody’s heart," he said.
The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Memphis Police Department.
source: people.com
