In a heart-wrenching and tragic incident that has left a community reeling, a 4-year-old girl’s life was cut short on Christmas Eve in North Carolina. The shocking nature of the crime, coupled with the familial dynamics and alleged failures of the child protective services, has prompted a deep-seated outcry for justice and accountability.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg police’s swift response to the incident led to the arrest of 26-year-old Demarcus Heath, who now faces charges of murder in connection with the death of young Mariya Owens. The initial report indicated that Mariya had been found unresponsive, sparking an urgent scramble to save her life. Tragically, all efforts proved futile, and the innocent child was pronounced dead upon her arrival at Novant Health Medical Center. Read the full story here ▶
