Why is Deasia Watkins Baby Pictures trending on Reddit? HOLR breaks it down.
In a horrifying case from 2015, that has now resurfaced on trending discussion platforms online, Deasia Watkins was charged with the murder of her 3-month-old daughter.
Deasia Watkins Baby
As noted here, Watkins is an Ohio mom that plead guilty to decapitating her daughter, Jayniah, back in March of 2015. The mother was initially charged with stabbing and decapitating her 3-month-old daughter. Watkins pleaded guilty to murder and was subsequently sentenced to 15 years in prison.
The infant was reportedly found on the kitchen counter, beheaded, at an aunt’s home that was temporarily caring for the child. The infant was reportedly stabbed with a large knife and suffered a fractured arm. According to police, Watkins supposedly placed the knife in the infant’s hand.
According to court records, Watkins was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis and it was argued that she appeared to be suffering from “severe mental disorders,” as noted here.
Deasia Watkins Baby Pictures Reddit
Reddit users have taken to the platform to discuss the murder, trial, those involved, sentencing, and more in this thread. Here’s what some people had to say about the gruesome case.
“Sounds like CPS was all over this case and their best efforts weren’t enough. Heartbreaking. Absolutely heartbreaking,” said one user.
“[The] aunt should be charged with negligence. She allowed the mother to move into the home despite being told that the mother was unstable and a threat to the baby,” stated another.
“No, something could have been done. The aunt could have obeyed the direction of the CPS and not allowed the mother to move into the home. The aunt was told, probably on multiple occasions, that the mother is mentally unstable and should not be allowed near the baby unsupervised. The aunt, despite the warnings, still allowed the mother to move into the home that had not only the unfortunate infant but another child as well. The aunt is negligent. She, willfully or not, put both those kids in danger,” echoed another.
Published by HOLR Magazine.