3-Year-Old Girl Stabbed to Death by Own Mother in North Miami Beach Apartment: Police

Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a 3-year-old girl by her own mother early Tuesday morning in North Miami Beach.

The incident took place at an apartment in the 1000 block of Northeast 163rd Street, according to the North Miami Beach Police Department.

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Police say the mother, identified as 24-year-old Jellisa Amoya Baxter, called 911 to report the stabbing.

@myNMBPolice is currently investigating a homicide which occurred at 1051 NE 163 St. The victim is a young child and the suspect (mother) is in custody. The scene is still active. No PIO will be responding. Follow this account for updates. @CBSMiami @wsvn @WPLGLocal10 @nbc6
— North Miami Beach PD (@myNMBPolice) December 27, 2022

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“Oh my God I have four kids and I’m really scared...about this situation," said Julia Gutierrez, who works nearby. "I’m talking as a mother and as a woman.”

The mother was taken into custody, according to police. Officials have not said what charges she will face.

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3-Year-Old Girl Stabbed to Death by Own Mother in North Miami Beach Apartment: Police

Police say the mother, identified as 24-year-old Jellisa Amoya Baxter, called 911 to report the stabbing.

By NBC 6 • Published December 27, 2022 • Updated on December 28, 2022 at 5:42 am

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