Crime
Two Children, Ages 9 and 10, Charged in Brutal Assault and Attempted Murder of 5-Year-Old A’Marie Jones in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Two children, ages 9 and 10, have been formally charged in connection with the brutal assault and attempted murder of a 5-year-old girl A’marie Jones in Cleveland last month, according to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office.
Prosecutors confirmed that the 9-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl are facing serious felony charges, including attempted murder, rape, felonious assault, kidnapping, and strangulation.
Because of their ages, both suspects are being charged as juveniles.
The alleged attack occurred on September 13 in a field near East 148th Street and St. Clair Avenue, where investigators say the young victim was discovered severely injured.
The child’s mother, Antavia Kennibrew, previously told that her daughter suffered catastrophic injuries, describing the scene as “unbelievable.” Kennibrew said she had dropped her daughter off at a relative’s home near East 145th Street and St. Clair Avenue that day.
At some point, the 5-year-old reportedly wandered out of the house alone before being attacked.
“When I saw her, she was unrecognizable,” Kennibrew said. “Her hair was scalped from her head. She had bruises and blood all over her body. Her eyes were filled with blood, her lips and mouth were swollen and bleeding, and her nails were filled with dirt and debris.”
First responders rushed the child to the hospital for emergency treatment. Officials say she continues to recover but has suffered severe physical, emotional, and psychological trauma. She is now undergoing ongoing therapy and counseling.
Due to the extreme sensitivity of the case and the involvement of minors, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office has declined to release further details, citing the ongoing investigation and the need to protect the victim’s privacy.
“The investigation remains active,” prosecutors said, noting that authorities are still reviewing evidence and gathering additional information.
Kennibrew says her focus now is on helping her daughter heal:
“I just want her to be able to live like a normal 5-year-old again.”
Cleveland police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the assault.
Crime
Cecil McCrary admits to killing and burying missing Tange Davis-Hutti after release from jail for assaulting her
MABLETON, Ga. — A Cobb County man who was out on pretrial release for domestic violence charges is now accused of killing and burying his girlfriend, 45-year-old Tange Davis-Hutti, after she was reported missing earlier this month.
According to the Cobb County Police Department (CCPD), Davis-Hutti’s family and friends had been searching for her since October 9, when she was last seen and heard from. Their efforts intensified after she failed to make contact for several days.
Authorities became involved on October 11, when Cobb County’s 911 dispatch center received a call concerning her disappearance.
Officers responded to the Lidl grocery store on Floyd Road in Mableton, where they met with Davis-Hutti’s son. He had used OnStar technology to locate his mother’s vehicle in the parking lot.
During the initial investigation, Cecil McCrary, Davis-Hutti’s boyfriend, arrived at the scene.
He told officers that the last time he saw her was when she left his home on October 9.
McCrary provided investigators with surveillance footage showing Davis-Hutti leaving his residence that day.
Police subsequently entered Davis-Hutti into the national database as a missing person, and CCPD’s Major Crimes Unit took over the case.
Meanwhile, family and friends launched their own search efforts, documenting their attempts on social media.
In several posts, they expressed growing suspicion toward McCrary, noting that he had failed to appear for a scheduled meeting with them and referencing prior issues in the couple’s relationship.
As public concern grew, Cobb County Police issued a Be On the Lookout (BOLO) alert for Davis-Hutti on social media on Tuesday.
Only hours after the alert was shared, McCrary was taken into custody.
During questioning, police said McCrary confessed to killing Davis-Hutti and admitted to burying her body on a property located within the City of Atlanta.
CCPD immediately notified the Atlanta Police Department, and both agencies responded to the undisclosed location, where they discovered Davis-Hutti’s remains.
Investigators revealed that Cobb County officers had responded to multiple prior domestic violence incidents involving McCrary and Davis-Hutti.
At the time of his arrest, McCrary was out on pretrial release for kidnapping and aggravated assault charges connected to previous domestic violence offenses.
McCrary is now in custody and facing additional charges related to Davis-Hutti’s death. The investigation remains ongoing.