Woman accused of killing boyfriend's 9-year-old daughter must remain in prison

ORLANDO, Florida. – Tyshael Elise Martin, 34, will remain in jail after her court date Monday. She is charged with first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse and child neglect, the Lake County Sheriff's Office said.

Martin is accused of hitting nine-year-old Jamaria Sessions and ordering her dog to attack the girl.

On June 17, Jamaria was found unconscious in the Harbor Oaks Drive home she shared with Martin. Emergency responders found the child had numerous abrasions, bruises, burns and possible bite marks. The medical examiner's preliminary findings indicated the injuries were consistent with physical abuse.

Video footage from the home security system allegedly shows Martin causing the family's 100-pound Rottweiler to attack Jamaria while holding the dog's leash on June 15. The footage also allegedly shows Martin kicking the motionless girl and dragging her nearly lifeless body across the floor as he continued to punch and shake her. Officials said Martin was heard saying, “I'm about to kill her.”

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Further investigation revealed that Jamaria's usual punishments included sitting against the wall, running in place with her arms raised, and being hit with various objects.

An autopsy confirmed that Jamaria died as a result of multiple blunt force trauma and thermal injury to her right foot. Her death was ruled a homicide.

Jamaria's father, 26-year-old Lo Juan Sessions, has also been charged with manslaughter in connection with his daughter's death.

Martin is being held without bail.

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