They weren’t married when the cheating occurred and I think he didn’t know Jurayah was his, given that she was conceived during a one night stand, according to Morris and Dedreuna. Not justifying it, just making sense of it.
When you think about it. She wouldn’t have been in this situation if she would have left him after she found out he had a baby by someone else 🤷🏾♀️ She got lucky she got off!
so glad that T’Kia is free to share her story. 💜 the world can be so critical, but I love how God uses our stories/testimonies to help others feel less alone. From life w/o the possibility of parole, potential death penalty to working with inmates and dismantling the corrupt justice system (especially in Mississippi). this is HERstory!
The interview was ok. I feel like the interviewer should've asked better questions. T'Kia could have went more in depth about the infidelity. She also should have discuss and explained the evidence again her. There was so much potential for this interview to be great! This interviewer need to stop says mmmhmmm after every word...it makes you not want to watch.
Some girl on Instagram pointed out alot of things they are conveniently leaving out. 1) child had previous head injuries while being alone with the stepmother. Even to a point where she had to seek medical attention. Alll of her previous injuries was when she was ALONE with the stepmother. Important detail to not overlook 2) There is a photo circulating of how the child looked at the stepmom said she "trippes when walking". I've seen that photo and it looks like a beating! * for awhile she wasn't even allowed to be alone with Jurayah because of the mysterious injuries. She was only in the childs life for 6 months. 3) There is no way the child was injuried prior to arriving with tkia because she is seen on video walking, playing, and eating. Experts testisfied she wouldn't be able to do those things with the type of head injury she had. 4) tkia admits in her interrogation that when she picked up jurayah she was "fine" this also debunks the theory the child was hurt prior to going with tkia. Tkia is a registered nurse of curse she would know if the child was "slowly dying". But, this has been her defense that the child must of had these injuries prior 🙄 5) why did she stop her husband from giving his daughter a goodnight kiss, after SHE put her to sleep. Keep in mind his mom was in the hospital dying. So, what type of women would stop their husband from wanting to kiss their own daughter goodnight 🤔 ... The answer is simple, she knew what she had just done. She knew Jurayah was 💀 6) why wasn't she crying when the biological mother arrived on the scene. She didn't even try to comfort her! I understand being in shock. But, you stepdaughter is decease in your home and you shed not one tear.😳 Again, like a true narcissist. She lacks emotion. 7) why did she refer to Jurayah as "that baby" in her interrogation. I would never refer to deceased step child as that baby after they die. Just seems cold. Again, another narcissistic trait. 8) This is the same lady who did an interview after being found "not guilty" and said she was "shocked at the verdict" 😂 if I just got away with murder i would be too! 🤷🏽♀️
I would've loved for her to talk about the person who called child protective services on tkia months before the death because the child kept getting hurt in the stepmoms care. The sad part about it all is that the biological mother took up for the stepmom because she felt the incidents where just accidental and a coincidence. But, she was young and uneducated. She didn't know any better. Because there are only so many times your child can keep coming home with "head injuries" before you should start asking deeper questions. But, as y'all can see tkia is a good speaker and is very convincing!
You can’t just skip past the fact that this man cheated on you, had a baby days after he married you, your 3 months pregnant and you stay and continue to have kids with him! … fast forward a yr and that child that was conceived outside of their relationship died in your home? Is she ok? Bc all that trauma happened in such a short amount of time and not an ounce of emotion.
She’s probably all out of emotions. Not ever express their emotions the way we would. Also, that was her choice to still marry him and although most wouldn’t have, that was her choice. I was hoping that she mentioned therapy was something she was focusing on.
Right.. she just accepted that baby with no question!! She acting like she never had a bad moment with that child when normal moms never have a perfect day!!
Kia definitely did not harm her step daughter. I’m so glad God is faithful & has exonerated her. Until you’ve experienced that, you’ll never understand how you’ll have to detach yourself from so much just to be sane. May God reveal & elevate her to new heights!
A mother is a mother we all get overstimulated with our kids every day!!! You just gotta deal with it and be a mother!!! She talking more about her and the kids than the sweet baby that passed away 😢
Her story has blessed me so. Her strength and determination is awesome! I pray that everything she does multiplies 10 fold! That God continues to bless her! She is the epitome of the true meaning of "God's Love"!
I am disappointed in this interview. I followed this story from the beginning. I saw the preview from TikTok. I didn’t learn anything. I think alot was left out. If she wasn’t ready to have a in depth conversation she should’ve never done the interview.
I don’t care how much time I get or whatever going on I’ll NEVER detach myself from my babies; because when you LOVE someone or something you BIRTH you don’t just detach from them.
This is not true. I had a parent in prison from the age of 7 to 27. They detach to stay sane. You're missing milestones and can't get there. It's torture. So please understand she was trying to stay strong. The cards, letters and calls are hard but she still did it. You miss birthdays, holidays, huge milestones. Give her grace.
Love this entire video!! 💜💜💜 I used to have a bad habit of saying what I will or will not tolerate, especially in relationships, but it’s easy to say that when we’ve yet to experience it. It could definitely be them today and you tomorrow. I don’t know T’Kia, but I saw her mother’s live after the initial conviction and have been following her case since then. Nothing in my mind led me to believe she did anything to hurt her stepdaughter. This young lady is the epitome of strength and resilience. I am glad you are back with your babies and loved ones. I pray God continues to bless you, exceedingly and abundantly. #IStandWithKia #TrueJusticeForJurayah #SpeakYourTruth #YouDontOweAnyoneAnything SN: It is my hope there is an immediate change in our corrupt justice system, which was designed to attack our marginalized communities. I wish people would understand that local elections are just as important as the presidential election.
I have been through the system like this and they claimed we neglected our son of medical neglect. When I tell you the system is crazy I mean it. I had to relive it everytime I went to work somewhere where children were involved. Yese and my husband got off but the fact that the system is made to put innocent as well as guilty people in jail is ridiculous. It’s all about politics and money. And it’s against us not them. Sad I’m so glad you and your husband were found not guilty. My heart goes out to you all. ❤
I usually am not one to be on CZcams and watch videos like this but I stumbled across the clips on TikTok and my spirit urged me to watch it in full… I was completely in awe of how amazing and gracefully Mrs.Bevily endured her season and her story is no where close to mine but I related so heavily and spiritually with her. She has definitely made a huge impression on me and the ending message was very fulfilling and encouraging because being grateful in situations where you have so many open avenues to be in doubt and to be weary in faith and to solely focus on God and allowing God to take full control is a powerful gift and it’s definitely something I am learning as a young adult and as a person as a whole. I’m very grateful and blessed that God connected me to this video and I want to thank Trin and Mrs.Bevily for their words of wisdom and encouragement ❤
God will not be mocked, she talked to God but don’t know his voice when he is guiding her. Discernment is needed listening to her. Trinity great job and I pray God continues to expand your gift.
This interview could’ve been a facebook live without the interviewer. It’s not an interview. It’s just her telling her story. T’Kia didn’t say anything we didn’t know. Well, the people who has followed the story. No details. Talk about the infidelity, talk about your last day with Jurayah, talk about how they were told they were being charged, take us through your first few days in jail. Talk about the Dream Team. Give us more! The interviewer didn’t take advantage of this conversation.
It’s her life baby. We’re not required to be apart of every detail. Interview or not. & your statement about everyone knowing story this isn’t true; I’ve never heard of this story before. Lastly, if you weren’t satisfied with the interview and thinks it should have been done differently; the great thing about that is we have free will… do it yourself. 💕
Something is not right. I would be so angry with my husband I would have blamed him for everything. Wether I was found guilty or not guilty i would have divorced him for ruining my life with his infidelity. So much is missing from this story
She brought up a good point about the people in power. They will write a narrative and people will run with it out of ignorance. If they weren’t so deceitful this would not have happened.
Wonderful interview. I followed this case and watched the trial. Very glad she was acquitted and she carries herself as a free woman in every way. Where are your rings from? Love them.
Who puts their trust in a public defender? They are paid by the state to represent thousands of people for free! It’s no where as good as a paid lawyer!
That poor child was dropped off with no clothes or carseat. Went through 3 people before she finally made it to her dad and step mom. The bio mom showed not one tear on her news interview back in 2017.
The poor child had visible facial injuries more than once while in T'kia's care. I guess Jurayah stopped falling because cps got involved. Jurayah died under that woman's roof with injuries to her head n brain. Whatta tragic coincidence eh?
You're obviously too blinded by iswk and your infatuation with the woman, you all can't grasp something as simple as bruises. .. in this case the lack of bruises And she displayed no symptoms that would have been obvious to everyone around her at the hospital.
She needs to speak on another platform. This is the worse interview ever .A CZcamsr probably could have done better. Her lack of questions her UmmmHmmmm is annoying mine as well chew gum while at it.. R..i.p to the lil Angel 😇
I have never heard of her story. This interview left me confused. What happened to the baby? How did she die? Why was the conviction overturned? Did they found the real killer? Was it an old wound? Was it S.I.D.?
I’m new to this story but I’m not getting good energy from her AT ALL. It’s hard to explain in words but for someone to claim they loved a child the way she did but is showing no emotions when speaking on her, not showing any concern for what might’ve happened or anything it really rubbed me the wrong way along with so many other reasons. Something is off. And I didn’t not like this interview was all over the place and boring and did not clarify anything about the situation. She completely lost me when at the end she asked her what would she tell the baby…instead of saying I’m sorry or we miss you…you would tell her thank you for putting you in this experience??? I’m sorry I think she did it. In my heart as a mother and stepmother this made me sick.
Why did yall move to Louisiana after the situation? Was that were yall were working already? Rational decision? I’m just tryna understand the situation better is all.
Why would she drop a tear when she got away with murder 🤷🏽♀️ The court transcipt, M.E reports, her interrogation, ans the prior incidents of the child being hurt in her sole care, is enough for me to come to the conclusion she is guilt. She was actually found guilty the 1st time. Those jurors got it right!
She definitely killed that baby or took some part in it. She didn’t even start fake crying until she felt like the police were accusing her of the death & even then she didn’t cry for real.
@@AppleSauce5768 yup! I've said this before. Funny how she didn't take the stand in court. But, has been interviews talking non stop since she got out. A true narcissist, she loves the attention. Poor baby didn't deserve that! I heard cps was called on her months before the baby died 😳 !!!! The only reason she got away with murder is because she did it in a small Mississippi town.
@@Sammy_08648the first time the baby’s family on mom side was a juror which is why she got a new trial the medical examiner said the trauma occurred a week prior which is when the baby was with her birth mom
You mean you sent him a list of things “yall would need to get going with yall baby,” instead of the “things he needed to get started with her?” I’m listening to wording
So this man basically cheated on you, them married you right before his baby is born and you just accepted it with not👏🏽 one👏🏽 problem...... Chileeeeee and that laugh after that statement 22:33 🤬
I still in my heart just do not believe that TKia is innocent. When I first heard of this story my initial thought was.. “This beautiful girl did not hurt her stepdaughter,she had so much going for herself and accepted Juriyah”. BUT then they released her interrogation clip and her whole demeanor gave guilty. She described Juriyah as “That baby” and only showed emotion when she realized she was gonna be charged. God is not done, her arrogance is disgusting as well. RIP Juriyah 😢
You just believed the fluff. I took one look at that girl and knew this was a lie. She did not harm that baby. She treated Jurayah as her own. She explained to y’all how those in authority abused their authority. They wanted her to be a murderer so bad. Well God didn’t let that lie stick. She’s home and she’s innocent.
Jurayah died with no food in her stomach only mucous. Tkia and Morris changed clothes and feed themselves after being at the hospital all day! But poor Jurayah was put to sleep in the closet, dirty and hungry. Tkia would not let Morris check on Jurayah, Why? Instead of calling 911 they called a pastor first. Guilty Af & it’s sick they have so many supporters.
@@daisyb4614 Could it possibly be she released everything at death? Do you know how many days she would have had to go without eating for that to be true? They had just got her. They were at the hospital with Morris’ mom. Y’all sound so simple.
To all who believe her would u let her babysit? It's a no, I don't trust her. How do you talk about your step daughter dying like that. Oh it must've been sids, she didn't get the blunt force trauma with us..like something doesn't add up..
Some people are just emotionally detached from going through tough things in life there is no way that i could sit and do an interview about almost loosing my life to prison and losing a stepchild and not shed one tear! I don’t think she truly gives god praise i’m sorry she doesn’t! I’ve been to prison and it happened 8 years ago and i rate that as the worst part of my life and everytime i think about it i cry!
It’s one thing for a man to cheat…but for him to hide a baby and you don’t find out about the baby until 3 days after your wedding?! Kia, you have gone through so much trauma in such a short period of time. I hope you have processed this.
I hated this for her. She been through so much. & that’s why anytime your child has an injury you take them to the doctor. People will literally know something is wrong with their child & will take the child to someone else and blame them for things
What makes no sense to me is why if you know they are more so looking to go after you why get the public defender who is known not to go to bat for clients when they feel like their clients are guilty and already don’t have the best reputations when it comes to their legal defense. Why not have the paid attorney and your husband the public defender!
One thing about being a stepparent you don’t include the word “step” in anything because nothing is divided once you chose to be with someone that has a baby that becomes your child as well so the term “my child” would be more honorable I’m just seeing stuff from a different view. Hmm
I dont have kids, but wouldnt you check on a baby in the crib at least every couple hours! She didnt give enough detail. How old was the baby at that time, had yall got up in the night to change & feed?? How long had the baby been dead once the corner came?
The baby was 14 months Jurayah died with no food in her stomach only mucous. Tkia and Morris changed their clothes and feed themselves after being at the hospital all day! But poor Jurayah was put to sleep in the closet, dirty and hungry. Tkia had several cps calls about her abuse of Jurayah. Read the transcripts & watch the interrogation on CZcams.
@@daisyb4614if you knew so much about tkia you’d know that the baby juriah had threw up at the hospital and the day nor tkia was told about it,that baby was injured before she was placed in her fathers care,it’s crazy how y’all play with people lives and spread lies,it’s a shame on whoever did that to that precious baby and let these people be put through the ringer,that girl could still be in prison for something she didn’t do,because she decided to stick by her husband and help him with his child
I delve deep into this after the conviction. I watched hours of interrogations and statements etc I watched the platforms for tkia and the mother. They got away with capital murder.
The interviewer had way too much bias. I hate that T’Kia didn’t show any remorse or acknowledgement that a kid life was cut down. I hope that justice finds the person that committed such a heinous crime.
Shes been through hell. She probably numb at this point. I mean wouldn’t we all?! Pregnant New husband He had a baby Lied about it Accepts the baby The baby’s mom is sick Then baby come up dead And you the blame. Had to uproot your whole life Then charged with cap murder What emotions would u have after that?
Bc this happened in 2017 and she’s been through the fire discussing it and having 2 trials. The mind has a way to settle emotions once you’ve experienced the highest of the high of emotions and anxiety about a situation. I’m not sure if you’ve ever been accused and on trial for murder, so unless or until that happens, just be glad it’s not you.
I wish she would have went mire into depth about everything, because she really didnt touch on the infidelity, the relationship with the mother, ahe she really didnt touch on alot.
@@andreafoxx6021 in the case his girlfriend son died and because my nephew had taken him to the store they are saying he killed him. However when they returned to the hotel the young boy was alive. The mother kept asking my nephew to check her son's breathing throughout the night but she never checked her child. The young child had a history of RSV and should have been on daily breathing treatments. He had been hospitalized several times for this condition and there was previously social worker intervention initiated by the hospital staff when the biological father and mother took their son to the hospital. On the night/ morning in question the mother insisted that my nephew come to her hotel room and sent the boy to the store with my nephew. They are saying that he died from blunt force trauma to the head. My nephew was set up. This child has a previous medical condition that would cause him to stop breathing in his sleep and my nephew was told this by the mother. She only kept asking him to check the child's breathing. My nephew is clinically mentally retarded and wouldn't know how to identify labored breathing. Yet the mom would yet she failed to seek medical treatment for her child. My nephew has a non- violent criminal past of theft and was convicted of 15 for a crime he didn't commit but because he would not snitch the judge convicted him as if he did it to make an example out of a mentally retarded black man. The mother was never arrested and yet she is responsible. We need prayers and any help that can be given.
I don't believe she is guilty. Her showing a lack of emotion is probably the result of being numb. She endured a lot that was not her doing. RIP to baby Jurayah.
Jurayah died with no food in her stomach only mucous. Tkia and Morris changed clothes and feed themselves after being at the hospital all day! But poor Jurayah was put to sleep in the closet, dirty and hungry. Tkia would not let Morris check on Jurayah, Why? Instead of calling 911 they called a pastor first. Guilty Af & it’s sick that they have so many supporters bc their Jcpenny portraits are cute. 😒
This interview to soon, not needed right now a child loss their life, Everyone failed the child…so insensitive to open the mothers wound again this is like a slap in the face move on if you was innocent stop talking bout this help get justice for the baby !!!!
What about T’Kia,this is her life,her experience,and her truth,I understand bio mom has feelings but so do Tkia,and she deserves to have her truth told as well,I still feel like something happened at that cousins house because no one lies that much and has so many different stories of what happened from the Friday when they got the baby until the Saturday when dad finally got her,now I’m not saying that whatever happened there was on purpose,but I definitely feel like baby girl was injured way before she got in her dads care,everyone is so stuck on trying to make this woman to be the bad guy because she didn’t leave her husband for cheating and making a baby on her,not everyone throws years away because of a mistake,he came clean no matter how late it was,they decided to work it out because it’s their life and their relationship,that’s her man and she’s sticking beside him,I really don’t think she hurt that baby,I’ve watched so many videos about this case and have investigated a lot of the lies and I really feel like baby girl injuries happened somewhere between Friday and Saturday morning
I have never seen an innocent person say that prison was a’ight… interesting! For me this interview was poorly executed, she explained nothing she just stated the timeline as if that was factual evidence that she didn’t abuse that poor baby! She said her biological kids names multiple times, she said her stepdaughter’s name once; when the whole reason you are here is because of what happened to the baby! This interview did not portray her as innocent - all she did was talk about herself! She had to be prompted to say that finding a deceased baby was traumatic! She showed no type of remorse for the death of a child under her watch! Nor was she asked about what that supposed “lucid interval” was supposed to clarify for the jury! She was sad for being away from her biological kids - that’s pretty much all I heard from this interview. This was probably one of the more country bumpkiness, purposeless and uneducated conversations I have ever witnessed. All they did was giggle and laugh when there was a child that lost her life. This was an insensitive and improperly executed interview! I wanted to subscribe to this channel but not with this quality of interview! #AMess
I think the premise of this interview was to literally share “Her Story” about being falsely accused and imprisoned. Essentially, this was an account about her experience. I’m sure she’s cried several tears about the baby, but the incident happened years ago, so she may be a bit numb to it by now. It may come off as being insensitive, but unless you go through something like this, it’s easy to play Monday morning quarterback.
Did you watch the full video? Also, lack of showed emotions does not equal guilt. We don’t have her feelings. Everybody won’t react in a similar manner as you, and that’s okay. People rarely see me cry, but that doesn’t mean I lack empathy. You don’t know what she did behind closed doors or out of the public’s eye. She does not have to grieve out loud!! The way you feel now versus the way you felt when a person first passed away can be very different. Grief is not the same for everyone.
Don’t let these fools that’s defending a child murderer bully you. Based on the evidence she is guilty. Nothing her or the defenders can say to disprove facts.
I agree with you nothing adds up and she stated before the baby unalived, it was very rocky and said her and the other woman were sister wives then changed it to they were “friends”.
I want to believe her, but it’s hard. The hard part for me was watching her struggle to answer the question of what she would say to Jurayah if she could. She centered herself and her children. Also, what kinda dummy would get a public defender?! They’re the worst. If you get pregnant by a married man don’t try to force that baby on him. It is not worth a situation like this happening. Just find your peace and raise the baby on your own. I promise no man is gonna be out there looking for that baby unless you let him know the baby is out there.
She has nooo emotion talking about her actual dead 🙈 finding her …. He cheated on you and a baby resulted from that and you stay?? Sorry something wrong with you!!
Most people show their Emotions in a different way, just because she’s not emotional during this interview doesn’t mean she hasn’t been threw out everything that happened.
Do you expect her to still be emotional years later? Why do people think that she’s supposed to be an emotional wreck? I’m sure she was emotional throughout the entire ordeal. What’s crazy is people speaking on how she’s supposed to be when you didn’t walk in her shoes or experience the things she has.
@@daisyb4614only because they didn’t look through all evidence; not taking into consideration where the child had been before being picked up by them; the child being around many other people; she did not do it
My question is why is the bio mum always leaving her daughter with everyone. The night before Juraiyah was with her fathers cousins over night…. WHY KMT
12 minutes in…..i don’t have a dog in this fight of guilt or not. But. Husband hiding a baby from you was a sign to walk away.
They weren’t married when the cheating occurred and I think he didn’t know Jurayah was his, given that she was conceived during a one night stand, according to Morris and Dedreuna. Not justifying it, just making sense of it.
She literally said “while we were dating , he had relations” … so either engaged , or in a relationship .
@@anitrag6312 but she didn’t find about this child until she had been married for 3 days…either way, it hits the same.
When you think about it. She wouldn’t have been in this situation if she would have left him after she found out he had a baby by someone else 🤷🏾♀️ She got lucky she got off!
@@jeniserobinson8585EXACTLY!! Women always find a reason to stay in some toxic mess
Starts at 6:20
Thank you! That was the longest intro
Yes, TYSM 🙏🏽
Bless you lol
Nope start at 8:46 that’s when the interviewee starts talking.
Thx!
so glad that T’Kia is free to share her story. 💜 the world can be so critical, but I love how God uses our stories/testimonies to help others feel less alone. From life w/o the possibility of parole, potential death penalty to working with inmates and dismantling the corrupt justice system (especially in Mississippi). this is HERstory!
None of the QUESTIONS ASKED are about JURAYAH 😅 LIKE can we know what the hell happened?? What is going on?
The interview was ok. I feel like the interviewer should've asked better questions. T'Kia could have went more in depth about the infidelity. She also should have discuss and explained the evidence again her. There was so much potential for this interview to be great!
This interviewer need to stop says mmmhmmm after every word...it makes you not want to watch.
Some girl on Instagram pointed out alot of things they are conveniently leaving out.
1) child had previous head injuries while being alone with the stepmother. Even to a point where she had to seek medical attention. Alll of her previous injuries was when she was ALONE with the stepmother. Important detail to not overlook
2) There is a photo circulating of how the child looked at the stepmom said she "trippes when walking". I've seen that photo and it looks like a beating!
* for awhile she wasn't even allowed to be alone with Jurayah because of the mysterious injuries. She was only in the childs life for 6 months.
3) There is no way the child was injuried prior to arriving with tkia because she is seen on video walking, playing, and eating. Experts testisfied she wouldn't be able to do those things with the type of head injury she had.
4) tkia admits in her interrogation that when she picked up jurayah she was "fine" this also debunks the theory the child was hurt prior to going with tkia. Tkia is a registered nurse of curse she would know if the child was "slowly dying". But, this has been her defense that the child must of had these injuries prior 🙄
5) why did she stop her husband from giving his daughter a goodnight kiss, after SHE put her to sleep. Keep in mind his mom was in the hospital dying. So, what type of women would stop their husband from wanting to kiss their own daughter goodnight 🤔 ... The answer is simple, she knew what she had just done. She knew Jurayah was 💀
6) why wasn't she crying when the biological mother arrived on the scene. She didn't even try to comfort her! I understand being in shock. But, you stepdaughter is decease in your home and you shed not one tear.😳 Again, like a true narcissist. She lacks emotion.
7) why did she refer to Jurayah as "that baby" in her interrogation. I would never refer to deceased step child as that baby after they die. Just seems cold. Again, another narcissistic trait.
8) This is the same lady who did an interview after being found "not guilty" and said she was "shocked at the verdict" 😂 if I just got away with murder i would be too! 🤷🏽♀️
I would've loved for her to talk about the person who called child protective services on tkia months before the death because the child kept getting hurt in the stepmoms care. The sad part about it all is that the biological mother took up for the stepmom because she felt the incidents where just accidental and a coincidence. But, she was young and uneducated. She didn't know any better. Because there are only so many times your child can keep coming home with "head injuries" before you should start asking deeper questions. But, as y'all can see tkia is a good speaker and is very convincing!
I did the replay…OMG I cried through the whole video. So much was part of my story. Thank you for sharing
Share your story please 🙏
You can’t just skip past the fact that this man cheated on you, had a baby days after he married you, your 3 months pregnant and you stay and continue to have kids with him! … fast forward a yr and that child that was conceived outside of their relationship died in your home? Is she ok? Bc all that trauma happened in such a short amount of time and not an ounce of emotion.
Ding ding ding continue
Postpartum depression etc etc I have many questions!!!
She’s probably all out of emotions. Not ever express their emotions the way we would. Also, that was her choice to still marry him and although most wouldn’t have, that was her choice. I was hoping that she mentioned therapy was something she was focusing on.
Right.. she just accepted that baby with no question!! She acting like she never had a bad moment with that child when normal moms never have a perfect day!!
@@shaidunn2294well duhhhhh know it was her choice!! She made a stupid choice. Had she out herself first she would have never been in that situation
I wish they would’ve done an interview as husband & wife! It always seems like she’s on her own!
This comment right here !!! Because yall both had her this is what she stated during her interrogation video
Yes! You are not at all behind. Maybe behind your plan, but not God’s plan. You are exactly where God needs you to be. You’re amazing Kia ❤
When she said got in the back seat because the baby was “ whining” says a LOT!!!
Great interview. T’Kia showed great grace a life lesson for all. I am so glad for her release and I pray God’s continued blessings
I promise you if she had broken down and cried y’all would have STILL said something! 🤦🏾♀️ probably would have said it was fake.
Right! She damned if she do and damned if she don’t 🤷🏽♀️
Right! She’s in a no-win situation with some folk.
This mf killed tf out that baby.
This wasn’t an interview, this was a fan asking someone to come tell their story.
Kia definitely did not harm her step daughter. I’m so glad God is faithful & has exonerated her.
Until you’ve experienced that, you’ll never understand how you’ll have to detach yourself from so much just to be sane.
May God reveal & elevate her to new heights!
All of this for a man that’s a cheater…. I feel for her, but baby… we as women, GOT to do better. Trauma bonds be real.
A mother is a mother we all get overstimulated with our kids every day!!! You just gotta deal with it and be a mother!!! She talking more about her and the kids than the sweet baby that passed away 😢
I mean the interview is called HER STORY.
Her story has blessed me so. Her strength and determination is awesome! I pray that everything she does multiplies 10 fold! That God continues to bless her! She is the epitome of the true meaning of "God's Love"!
I am disappointed in this interview. I followed this story from the beginning. I saw the preview from TikTok. I didn’t learn anything. I think alot was left out. If she wasn’t ready to have a in depth conversation she should’ve never done the interview.
I am 30 minutes in and i am confused this story is going in circles.
Omg me also. I'm thinking was it his mom that was in the hospital hint the reason why they ad to get the grandkids? Helppppppppp…
She talks so slow and boring. Hard to understand what’s she’s getting at.
Sisssssss ❤ I just love her! #istandwithkiaalways 💜💜
I don’t care how much time I get or whatever going on I’ll NEVER detach myself from my babies; because when you LOVE someone or something you BIRTH you don’t just detach from them.
This is not true. I had a parent in prison from the age of 7 to 27. They detach to stay sane. You're missing milestones and can't get there. It's torture. So please understand she was trying to stay strong. The cards, letters and calls are hard but she still did it. You miss birthdays, holidays, huge milestones. Give her grace.
Love this entire video!! 💜💜💜 I used to have a bad habit of saying what I will or will not tolerate, especially in relationships, but it’s easy to say that when we’ve yet to experience it. It could definitely be them today and you tomorrow. I don’t know T’Kia, but I saw her mother’s live after the initial conviction and have been following her case since then. Nothing in my mind led me to believe she did anything to hurt her stepdaughter. This young lady is the epitome of strength and resilience. I am glad you are back with your babies and loved ones. I pray God continues to bless you, exceedingly and abundantly. #IStandWithKia #TrueJusticeForJurayah #SpeakYourTruth #YouDontOweAnyoneAnything
SN: It is my hope there is an immediate change in our corrupt justice system, which was designed to attack our marginalized communities. I wish people would understand that local elections are just as important as the presidential election.
What happened to this innocent baby 🥹 justice for Jurayah 💜💜💜
That’s what I want to know. WHO hurt that precious baby.
Thanks for sharing. Thankful for your release. Great works shall you do. Powerful, blessed me this morning 🌄
I have been through the system like this and they claimed we neglected our son of medical neglect. When I tell you the system is crazy I mean it. I had to relive it everytime I went to work somewhere where children were involved. Yese and my husband got off but the fact that the system is made to put innocent as well as guilty people in jail is ridiculous. It’s all about politics and money. And it’s against us not them. Sad I’m so glad you and your husband were found not guilty. My heart goes out to you all. ❤
I usually am not one to be on CZcams and watch videos like this but I stumbled across the clips on TikTok and my spirit urged me to watch it in full… I was completely in awe of how amazing and gracefully Mrs.Bevily endured her season and her story is no where close to mine but I related so heavily and spiritually with her. She has definitely made a huge impression on me and the ending message was very fulfilling and encouraging because being grateful in situations where you have so many open avenues to be in doubt and to be weary in faith and to solely focus on God and allowing God to take full control is a powerful gift and it’s definitely something I am learning as a young adult and as a person as a whole. I’m very grateful and blessed that God connected me to this video and I want to thank Trin and Mrs.Bevily for their words of wisdom and encouragement ❤
So happy that you overcame so much
God will not be mocked, she talked to God but don’t know his voice when he is guiding her.
Discernment is needed listening to her.
Trinity great job and I pray God continues to expand your gift.
This interview could’ve been a facebook live without the interviewer. It’s not an interview. It’s just her telling her story. T’Kia didn’t say anything we didn’t know. Well, the people who has followed the story. No details. Talk about the infidelity, talk about your last day with Jurayah, talk about how they were told they were being charged, take us through your first few days in jail. Talk about the Dream Team. Give us more! The interviewer didn’t take advantage of this conversation.
She said things that were against what she said in her integration! Guilty!!
The interviewer is a fan 😂😂 I could tell from the start but she confirmed it more when she said “I admire you” girllll please
I’m 34 mins in. Where’s the compassion or empathy for the baby’s death or the baby’s story🤷🏽♀️
It’s her life baby. We’re not required to be apart of every detail. Interview or not. & your statement about everyone knowing story this isn’t true; I’ve never heard of this story before. Lastly, if you weren’t satisfied with the interview and thinks it should have been done differently; the great thing about that is we have free will… do it yourself. 💕
Y’all weird under here.
Something is not right. I would be so angry with my husband I would have blamed him for everything. Wether I was found guilty or not guilty i would have divorced him for ruining my life with his infidelity. So much is missing from this story
She brought up a good point about the people in power. They will write a narrative and people will run with it out of ignorance. If they weren’t so deceitful this would not have happened.
Wonderful interview. I followed this case and watched the trial. Very glad she was acquitted and she carries herself as a free woman in every way. Where are your rings from? Love them.
Who puts their trust in a public defender? They are paid by the state to represent thousands of people for free! It’s no where as good as a paid lawyer!
That poor child was dropped off with no clothes or carseat. Went through 3 people before she finally made it to her dad and step mom.
The bio mom showed not one tear on her news interview back in 2017.
The poor child had visible facial injuries more than once while in T'kia's care. I guess Jurayah stopped falling because cps got involved. Jurayah died under that woman's roof with injuries to her head n brain. Whatta tragic coincidence eh?
What’s the bio mom’s name? How can I find the news reports
Girl…stop
You're obviously too blinded by iswk and your infatuation with the woman, you all can't grasp something as simple as bruises. .. in this case the lack of bruises And she displayed no symptoms that would have been obvious to everyone around her at the hospital.
🤔🤔 not telling the dead baby “Thank You”
Wow😮
Why didn’t anyone question the auntie? Because she said they had her the night before 🤔🤔
As an Interviewer you are supposed to ask questions
She needs to speak on another platform. This is the worse interview ever .A CZcamsr probably could have done better. Her lack of questions her UmmmHmmmm is annoying mine as well chew gum while at it.. R..i.p to the lil Angel 😇
I have never heard of her story. This interview left me confused. What happened to the baby? How did she die? Why was the conviction overturned? Did they found the real killer? Was it an old wound? Was it S.I.D.?
Same! I’m confused as well
She’s dead
She’s dead
Sudden Infant Death
Google it! It’s been all over the news
I’m new to this story but I’m not getting good energy from her AT ALL. It’s hard to explain in words but for someone to claim they loved a child the way she did but is showing no emotions when speaking on her, not showing any concern for what might’ve happened or anything it really rubbed me the wrong way along with so many other reasons. Something is off. And I didn’t not like this interview was all over the place and boring and did not clarify anything about the situation. She completely lost me when at the end she asked her what would she tell the baby…instead of saying I’m sorry or we miss you…you would tell her thank you for putting you in this experience??? I’m sorry I think she did it. In my heart as a mother and stepmother this made me sick.
My God🙌🏾🥹😭the grace ❤❤❤
Love you T'Kia...Vindicated
You would tell a dead baby “ thank you” not, I’m sorry in advance for whomever harmed you 👀👀👀👀👀👀
Forever #IStandwithKia💜💜💜
Why did yall move to Louisiana after the situation? Was that were yall were working already? Rational decision? I’m just tryna understand the situation better is all.
The full story is on google even the live court proceedings
I’ve never seen her have any remorse for that baby . Even if she’s innocent I’ve never seen her drop a tear on any platform
Why would she drop a tear when she got away with murder 🤷🏽♀️ The court transcipt, M.E reports, her interrogation, ans the prior incidents of the child being hurt in her sole care, is enough for me to come to the conclusion she is guilt. She was actually found guilty the 1st time. Those jurors got it right!
She definitely killed that baby or took some part in it. She didn’t even start fake crying until she felt like the police were accusing her of the death & even then she didn’t cry for real.
@@AppleSauce5768 yup! I've said this before. Funny how she didn't take the stand in court. But, has been interviews talking non stop since she got out. A true narcissist, she loves the attention. Poor baby didn't deserve that! I heard cps was called on her months before the baby died 😳 !!!! The only reason she got away with murder is because she did it in a small Mississippi town.
@@Sammy_08648the first time the baby’s family on mom side was a juror which is why she got a new trial the medical examiner said the trauma occurred a week prior which is when the baby was with her birth mom
@@Sammy_08648her defense probably advice her not to
Something is off because it’s not making any sense.. idk ijs
Yes, I’m so confused🤦🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️
Whew! The judgement of some people who have never been in this type of situation is disheartening.
Be Ye Grateful…. Thank You Lord
💜💜💜 #IStandWithKia #JusticeForJurayah
All that “umm hmmm” the host is doing after every statement is so irritating. I can’t even watch 😩
I said the same thing!
Right. But I will try my best to enjoy it 😮
Yea she's not a very good interviewer, in my opinion.
You mean you sent him a list of things “yall would need to get going with yall baby,” instead of the “things he needed to get started with her?” I’m listening to wording
She meant for the baby he had
I understand 100%. Yall not he...
She has been through a lot. Her interview was fine.
So this man basically cheated on you, them married you right before his baby is born and you just accepted it with not👏🏽 one👏🏽 problem...... Chileeeeee and that laugh after that statement 22:33 🤬
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm😂
I mean damn girl it's too soon because stfu😮
BINGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I noticed it too!
Ok Trin I fell asleep last night 😂 I’m back hopefully i can get threw you’re mm hmmm
😂😂😂 thank you for sticking beside me, Friend!
I still in my heart just do not believe that TKia is innocent. When I first heard of this story my initial thought was.. “This beautiful girl did not hurt her stepdaughter,she had so much going for herself and accepted Juriyah”. BUT then they released her interrogation clip and her whole demeanor gave guilty. She described Juriyah as “That baby” and only showed emotion when she realized she was gonna be charged. God is not done, her arrogance is disgusting as well. RIP Juriyah 😢
You just believed the fluff. I took one look at that girl and knew this was a lie. She did not harm that baby. She treated Jurayah as her own. She explained to y’all how those in authority abused their authority. They wanted her to be a murderer so bad. Well God didn’t let that lie stick. She’s home and she’s innocent.
@@tawonarossi respect your opinion but my opinion still stands. Have a good day 😊
Jurayah died with no food in her stomach only mucous. Tkia and Morris changed clothes and feed themselves after being at the hospital all day! But poor Jurayah was put to sleep in the closet, dirty and hungry. Tkia would not let Morris check on Jurayah, Why? Instead of calling 911 they called a pastor first. Guilty Af & it’s sick they have so many supporters.
@@daisyb4614 My point exactly! Neither of them cared about Jurayah and it showed! It’s sickening!
@@daisyb4614 Could it possibly be she released everything at death? Do you know how many days she would have had to go without eating for that to be true? They had just got her. They were at the hospital with Morris’ mom. Y’all sound so simple.
To all who believe her would u let her babysit? It's a no, I don't trust her. How do you talk about your step daughter dying like that. Oh it must've been sids, she didn't get the blunt force trauma with us..like something doesn't add up..
So did the other baby not get a bath either because it was late or just her?
If you listened, you would know it wasn’t born yet
@@GoodFoodJournal& then NONE OF THE QUESTIONS ARE ABOUT JURAYAH WHAT HAPPENED TO HER ??
@@GoodFoodJournal”it” is crazy when she has a gender & a name 😒
@@GoodFoodJournalactually her baby was 6 months old when the incident took place
So proud of you T'Kia ❤️.
I believe you baby girl ..
Can she discuss the cps case against her for the baby
Some people are just emotionally detached from going through tough things in life there is no way that i could sit and do an interview about almost loosing my life to prison and losing a stepchild and not shed one tear! I don’t think she truly gives god praise i’m sorry she doesn’t! I’ve been to prison and it happened 8 years ago and i rate that as the worst part of my life and everytime i think about it i cry!
Thanks sm for sharing your story #istandwithKia
It’s one thing for a man to cheat…but for him to hide a baby and you don’t find out about the baby until 3 days after your wedding?! Kia, you have gone through so much trauma in such a short period of time. I hope you have processed this.
I wonder what happened with her husband in this case. So much of the details were left out.
💜💜💜💜💜 still standing with Kia!!!
Tkia aka ok Simpson she was given a 2nd chance
3 sides to every story
So what happened to the little girl?
So who killed this poor baby ? Is the investigation still open ? Horrible interview
I hated this for her. She been through so much. & that’s why anytime your child has an injury you take them to the doctor. People will literally know something is wrong with their child & will take the child to someone else and blame them for things
What makes no sense to me is why if you know they are more so looking to go after you why get the public defender who is known not to go to bat for clients when they feel like their clients are guilty and already don’t have the best reputations when it comes to their legal defense. Why not have the paid attorney and your husband the public defender!
Ohhh ok then ! Hmm
Because her husband’s family wasn’t about to pay for an attorney for her maybe.
@@Tee50730if she was innocent why not?
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One thing about being a stepparent you don’t include the word “step” in anything because nothing is divided once you chose to be with someone that has a baby that becomes your child as well so the term “my child” would be more honorable I’m just seeing stuff from a different view. Hmm
Hell she was saying that but after all this.
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I dont have kids, but wouldnt you check on a baby in the crib at least every couple hours!
She didnt give enough detail. How old was the baby at that time, had yall got up in the night to change & feed?? How long had the baby been dead once the corner came?
The baby was 14 months Jurayah died with no food in her stomach only mucous. Tkia and Morris changed their clothes and feed themselves after being at the hospital all day! But poor Jurayah was put to sleep in the closet, dirty and hungry. Tkia had several cps calls about her abuse of Jurayah. Read the transcripts & watch the interrogation on CZcams.
@@daisyb4614if you knew so much about tkia you’d know that the baby juriah had threw up at the hospital and the day nor tkia was told about it,that baby was injured before she was placed in her fathers care,it’s crazy how y’all play with people lives and spread lies,it’s a shame on whoever did that to that precious baby and let these people be put through the ringer,that girl could still be in prison for something she didn’t do,because she decided to stick by her husband and help him with his child
This interview was horrible
I delve deep into this after the conviction. I watched hours of interrogations and statements etc I watched the platforms for tkia and the mother. They got away with capital murder.
The interviewer had way too much bias. I hate that T’Kia didn’t show any remorse or acknowledgement that a kid life was cut down. I hope that justice finds the person that committed such a heinous crime.
Very, she deleted all comments that weren’t in allegiance with tkilla.
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Have yall ever thought about the fact that this is her first interview? She may not be good a public speaking.
Girl why is you talking bout an oxygen monitor when that baby died by blunt force trauma!!!
so did they find out who did what to the baby ?
Why the death part is just explained with no emotion ?
Shes been through hell. She probably numb at this point. I mean wouldn’t we all?!
Pregnant
New husband
He had a baby
Lied about it
Accepts the baby
The baby’s mom is sick
Then baby come up dead
And you the blame.
Had to uproot your whole life
Then charged with cap murder
What emotions would u have after that?
She’s callous and cold hearted go watch the interrogation not one tear or ounce of compassion for Jurayah.
She was but after all this she is fighting for her freedom. To draining.
A babies life was taken that was under your care. IDC how long ago, you cry for that baby not yourself!!
Bc this happened in 2017 and she’s been through the fire discussing it and having 2 trials. The mind has a way to settle emotions once you’ve experienced the highest of the high of emotions and anxiety about a situation. I’m not sure if you’ve ever been accused and on trial for murder, so unless or until that happens, just be glad it’s not you.
How did she and her Husband get past his infidelity?! How was she so accepting for this baby?
Like many we say it happen before the marriage. Sad but true
I wish she would have went mire into depth about everything, because she really didnt touch on the infidelity, the relationship with the mother, ahe she really didnt touch on alot.
She didn't that's why she hurt that baby..
My nephew is going through this same thing in Sacramento, California can you please help us by referring us to the attorney that helped her
Pray
So sorry
@@andreafoxx6021 in the case his girlfriend son died and because my nephew had taken him to the store they are saying he killed him. However when they returned to the hotel the young boy was alive. The mother kept asking my nephew to check her son's breathing throughout the night but she never checked her child. The young child had a history of RSV and should have been on daily breathing treatments. He had been hospitalized several times for this condition and there was previously social worker intervention initiated by the hospital staff when the biological father and mother took their son to the hospital. On the night/ morning in question the mother insisted that my nephew come to her hotel room and sent the boy to the store with my nephew. They are saying that he died from blunt force trauma to the head. My nephew was set up. This child has a previous medical condition that would cause him to stop breathing in his sleep and my nephew was told this by the mother. She only kept asking him to check the child's breathing. My nephew is clinically mentally retarded and wouldn't know how to identify labored breathing. Yet the mom would yet she failed to seek medical treatment for her child. My nephew has a non- violent criminal past of theft and was convicted of 15 for a crime he didn't commit but because he would not snitch the judge convicted him as if he did it to make an example out of a mentally retarded black man. The mother was never arrested and yet she is responsible. We need prayers and any help that can be given.
I don't believe she is guilty. Her showing a lack of emotion is probably the result of being numb. She endured a lot that was not her doing. RIP to baby Jurayah.
Jurayah died with no food in her stomach only mucous. Tkia and Morris changed clothes and feed themselves after being at the hospital all day! But poor Jurayah was put to sleep in the closet, dirty and hungry. Tkia would not let Morris check on Jurayah, Why? Instead of calling 911 they called a pastor first. Guilty Af & it’s sick that they have so many supporters bc their Jcpenny portraits are cute. 😒
I knew none of this information & could tell she’s lying Making up the story as she go smh 😢
Why are we talking about drugs in this interview and not the baby off track and yapping don’t makes sense.. And not one time she cried
Call Steve Wilco to clear y'all name
People suggested this years ago before she even saw a trial and she refused
#IStandWithKia #TrueJusticeForJurayah💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
This interview to soon, not needed right now a child loss their life, Everyone failed the child…so insensitive to open the mothers wound again this is like a slap in the face move on if you was innocent stop talking bout this help get justice for the baby !!!!
This was over two years ago. Actually 2017
What about T’Kia,this is her life,her experience,and her truth,I understand bio mom has feelings but so do Tkia,and she deserves to have her truth told as well,I still feel like something happened at that cousins house because no one lies that much and has so many different stories of what happened from the Friday when they got the baby until the Saturday when dad finally got her,now I’m not saying that whatever happened there was on purpose,but I definitely feel like baby girl was injured way before she got in her dads care,everyone is so stuck on trying to make this woman to be the bad guy because she didn’t leave her husband for cheating and making a baby on her,not everyone throws years away because of a mistake,he came clean no matter how late it was,they decided to work it out because it’s their life and their relationship,that’s her man and she’s sticking beside him,I really don’t think she hurt that baby,I’ve watched so many videos about this case and have investigated a lot of the lies and I really feel like baby girl injuries happened somewhere between Friday and Saturday morning
@@monicasaunders822 years ago she passed away but Tkia just got free last year
I have never seen an innocent person say that prison was a’ight… interesting! For me this interview was poorly executed, she explained nothing she just stated the timeline as if that was factual evidence that she didn’t abuse that poor baby! She said her biological kids names multiple times, she said her stepdaughter’s name once; when the whole reason you are here is because of what happened to the baby!
This interview did not portray her as innocent - all she did was talk about herself! She had to be prompted to say that finding a deceased baby was traumatic! She showed no type of remorse for the death of a child under her watch! Nor was she asked about what that supposed “lucid interval” was supposed to clarify for the jury!
She was sad for being away from her biological kids - that’s pretty much all I heard from this interview.
This was probably one of the more country bumpkiness, purposeless and uneducated conversations I have ever witnessed. All they did was giggle and laugh when there was a child that lost her life. This was an insensitive and improperly executed interview!
I wanted to subscribe to this channel but not with this quality of interview! #AMess
I think the premise of this interview was to literally share “Her Story” about being falsely accused and imprisoned. Essentially, this was an account about her experience. I’m sure she’s cried several tears about the baby, but the incident happened years ago, so she may be a bit numb to it by now. It may come off as being insensitive, but unless you go through something like this, it’s easy to play Monday morning quarterback.
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I agree with you. Something not right with her though. It's weird idk
Followed it from the beginning. I still can’t settle with her innocence. I just can’t & her lack of emotion towards the baby doesn’t sit well with me.
Also, to finally talk just to not include anything that we didn’t know. Did you grieve the baby at all?
Did you watch the full video? Also, lack of showed emotions does not equal guilt. We don’t have her feelings. Everybody won’t react in a similar manner as you, and that’s okay. People rarely see me cry, but that doesn’t mean I lack empathy. You don’t know what she did behind closed doors or out of the public’s eye. She does not have to grieve out loud!! The way you feel now versus the way you felt when a person first passed away can be very different. Grief is not the same for everyone.
What do you want her to do, flip out? Watching her videos with Jurayah tells me how much she cared for her.
Don’t let these fools that’s defending a child murderer bully you. Based on the evidence she is guilty. Nothing her or the defenders can say to disprove facts.
I agree with you nothing adds up and she stated before the baby unalived, it was very rocky and said her and the other woman were sister wives then changed it to they were “friends”.
I want to believe her, but it’s hard. The hard part for me was watching her struggle to answer the question of what she would say to Jurayah if she could. She centered herself and her children.
Also, what kinda dummy would get a public defender?! They’re the worst.
If you get pregnant by a married man don’t try to force that baby on him. It is not worth a situation like this happening. Just find your peace and raise the baby on your own. I promise no man is gonna be out there looking for that baby unless you let him know the baby is out there.
She has nooo emotion talking about her actual dead 🙈 finding her …. He cheated on you and a baby resulted from that and you stay?? Sorry something wrong with you!!
I was thinking that at first. But she was pregnant too. So she stayed cuz she was stuck with him anyway.
Most people show their Emotions in a different way, just because she’s not emotional during this interview doesn’t mean she hasn’t been threw out everything that happened.
Go look at the bio mom news interview. Not one year as well 🤷🏽
@@iluvdantif anything pregnancy makes you super emotional 😂
Do you expect her to still be emotional years later? Why do people think that she’s supposed to be an emotional wreck? I’m sure she was emotional throughout the entire ordeal. What’s crazy is people speaking on how she’s supposed to be when you didn’t walk in her shoes or experience the things she has.
She is a killer period
How? I’m sure there was no evidence of this
@@millyfade9973yet she was convicted the first time. Go read the transcripts.
@@daisyb4614Who are you?
@@daisyb4614only because they didn’t look through all evidence; not taking into consideration where the child had been before being picked up by them; the child being around many other people; she did not do it
Is the investigation in the death of Jurayah still open?? Are they still looking to see who killed the baby???
Cold case basically
No bc it’s a Oj/Casey Anthony situation. The killer got off.
@@sophiep5916EXACTLY.
Didn’t really mention the baby once im sorry she did it seem like it was get back from her husband cheating
My question is why is the bio mum always leaving her daughter with everyone. The night before Juraiyah was with her fathers cousins over night…. WHY KMT
My discernment tells me that she may have had gotten hurt by the biological mother or the cousin of the mother before she returned home to the father