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Parents sentenced for death of 9-day-old baby girl in shocking abuse case

Norfolk, VA A couple has received prison sentences for the death of their 9-day-old daughter, I’ijayah Johnson, resulting from severe abuse. Hilary Johnson II, 24, was sentenced to 19 years in prison, while 22-year-old Z’ibreyea S. Parker received a 10-year term.

The couple pleaded guilty to charges in a case that involved horrific injuries inflicted on the infant. Hospital staff noted signs of severe abuse when I’ijayah was brought in on May 4.

An autopsy revealed she died from blunt force trauma and severe burns to her feet, likely caused by hot liquid. Johnson claimed I’ijayah fell from a stroller, but medical evidence contradicted his explanation.

Both parents denied causing harm, asserting they treated her injuries with household remedies. Instead of calling for urgent help, they opted to use public transport to reach the hospital.

Documents from the court indicated that Parker laughed while checking in, dismissing their daughter’s injuries as not serious. The court eventually dropped charges against Parker and Johnson as part of a plea agreement.

The judge imposed the maximum sentences allowed for their respective charges. Commonwealth’s Attorney Ramin Fatehi emphasized the vulnerability of I’ijayah and the suffering she endured.

The investigation revealed the family was homeless and living in a tent. Johnson’s father expressed concerns about the couple’s ability to care for I’ijayah prior to her death, noting he feared for her life.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital stated it has protocols to investigate any allegations of child abuse or neglect.

Officer under investigation after running over pedestrian victim in Virginia incident

Fairfax, VA

A police officer is under investigation for allegedly running over a woman who had been injured in a previous hit-and-run incident. The Fairfax County Police Department released dashcam footage related to the night of September 23, when Officer Jalin Phillips reportedly struck 62-year-old Trina Jones, a victim of a prior accident in Hybla Valley.

Initial reports indicated that Jones had been struck by a black Mercedes while crossing an intersection. When Officer Phillips responded to the emergency, it is alleged that he ran over Jones a second time, expressing his shock upon impact.

Dashcam footage showed Phillips’ vehicle approaching Jones, who was lying on the ground. Although the vehicle appeared to slow down, it did not stop in time, and Jones’ form was no longer visible in the frame.

Witnesses at the scene instructed Jones to leave the roadway after the initial collision. Police Chief Kevin Davis confirmed that while Jones remained conscious and requested to wait for police assistance, additional measures were taken to protect her from further harm.

The video recorded during the incident indicated that Phillips was driving between 14 to 17 miles per hour. Davis added that there was no evidence to suggest Phillips acted recklessly during the response.

First responders from Fairfax Fire and Rescue arrived shortly after the incident. Despite their attempts to save her, Jones was later pronounced dead following transport to a nearby hospital.

Chief Davis described the events surrounding Jones’ death as traumatic for Officer Phillips, a two-year veteran of the police department. He noted the significance of the tragedy for both Jones’ family and for the officer involved.

Investigators confirmed they have located the Mercedes connected to the original hit-and-run but have yet to find the driver. Phillips has been placed on restrictive-duty status pending the investigation and has not been charged with a crime.