A Georgia high school teacher has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 2-year-old child in 2020, reports the NY Post. Kianna Davis, 32, and Kiyon Devoy Benton have been charged with malice murder, felony murder, cruelty to children, aggravated assault, and other offenses.
The indictment alleges that the pair struck the toddler with a blunt object between November 15 and 17, 2020, resulting in a lacerated liver. Davis was apprehended by law enforcement agencies including the Houston County District Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force. According to her LinkedIn profile, Davis works at Seckinger High School in Buford, Georgia.
Seckinger High School Principal Jimmy Fisher announced in a letter sent to families on Monday that the school will be initiating an investigation into the matter.
“We were alerted that one of our teachers was arrested over the weekend,”
according to 11 Alive.
“As is often the case in situations like this, news about this has spread among students and to social media, and I felt it important that you heard the facts from me first. Although this news may come as a surprise to you and spark questions, I want to reassure you your student is in good hands. A substitute will continue to cover the duties of the teacher in question for the time being,”
Fisher said.
“As your principal, I am committed to the work we are doing to foster a safe and positive school environment and encourage our school community to come to me when you have concerns.”
A plea and bond hearing is scheduled for Thursday.
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