2 indicted for capital murder of 23-month-old
Posted/updated on: October 16, 2023 at 8:28 amMOUNT PLEASANT ā Our news partners at KETK report that two people have been charged with capital murder in connection to the death of a 23-month-old child. According to the Mount Pleasant Police Department, 25-year-old Jermaine Tyrelle Hooks and 25-year-old Chelsea Lashaun Davis were arrested and later indicted for capital murder, and a warrant was issued for Davis for interference with public duties. Police said they received information on July 2 regarding the death of Davisā 23-month-old daughter. The child had been taken to Childrenās Medical Center where she died from her injuries. āAfter receiving the information and based on the childās injuries, an investigation into the death was started,ā MPPD said in a statement. āThe investigation ultimately led to probable cause for the arrest of Davis and Hooks.ā Davis and Hooks were arrested on Oct. 12 and booked into the Titus County Jail.