A former Delaware daycare worker has pleaded guilty to murder and child abuse charges in the death of a 4 month old baby girl, according to the Delaware Department of Justice.
Dejoynay, 20, of New Castle pleaded guilty to first degree murder by abuse, six counts of first degree child abuse, and two counts of second degree child abuse. PEOPLE reported on the plea.
Her plea comes nine months after a grand jury indicted her for the death of the infant and the abuse of four other children in her care. Prosecutors said the indictment was handed up on July 13 and covered 53 felony counts tied to incidents between July 16 and September 5, 2019 at the Little People Child Development Center.
The Delaware DOJ said the plea includes an acknowledgment of guilt for the murder, along with the other abuse alleged in the State’s indictment. Delaware State Police and the DOJ led the investigation.
She was first arrested in September 2019. According to state police, surveillance video from the daycare showed her moving the baby to a changing table. Police said she then covered the infant’s mouth and nose until the baby became unresponsive.
Reports say she faces a substantial prison sentence. Our thoughts are with the families affected.
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