Mother and boyfriend plead guilty in death of 4-year-old Sequioa Samuels

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A mother and her boyfriend have pleaded guilty in the death of a 4‑year‑old girl back in June 2023.

Brittney Jackson, the mother of Sequoia Samuels, pleaded guilty to second‑degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and abuse of a corpse.

A judge sentenced her to 62 years in prison.

Her then‑boyfriend, Jaylon Hobson, pleaded guilty to filing a false offense report, solicitation of first‑degree murder, abuse of a corpse, and tampering with or fabricating evidence.

He received a 22‑year prison sentence.

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