A Central Florida woman was indicted for the murder of a 9-year-old child.
State Attorney Bill Gladson recently announced the grand jury indictment of 34-year-old Tyshael Elise Martin.
A grand jury was convened in Lake County to determine whether there was sufficient evidence to charge Martin for her role in the June 17 death of 9-year-old Jamaria Faith Sessions.
The grand jury returned a true bill of indictment for the following charges:
- MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE (CAPITAL) 782.04(1)(a)
- AGGRAVATED MANSLAUGHTER OF A CHILD 782.07(3)
- AGGRAVATED CHILD ABUSE 827.03(1)(a) and 827.03(2)(a)
According to the State Attorney’s office, Martin remained in custody on no bond status in an area detention facility.
