Tragic Case: Mother Accused of Murdering Toddler Found in Dumpster
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Tragic Case: Mother Accused of Murdering Toddler Found in Dumpster
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the search for a missing 2-year-old boy in Las Vegas has come to a tragic end. Jacoby Robinson Jr., who was reported missing from his home on the evening of June 6, was found lifeless in a dumpster just hours later. The devastating discovery has sent shockwaves through the community and sparked a criminal investigation that has led to the arrest of the child’s mother and father.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that Diaja Smith, 23, the mother of the deceased toddler, has been taken into custody and charged with open murder and child abuse in connection with her son’s death. Additionally, Jacoby Robinson, believed to be the child’s father, has also been arrested, initially facing child abuse charges, which are expected to be upgraded to include murder.
A Grim Discovery
According to the police statement, Jacoby Robinson Jr.’s lifeless body was discovered inside a garbage dumpster in the 1300 block of Lewis Avenue at approximately 12:58 a.m. on June 7. Emergency medical personnel were dispatched to the scene, but the toddler was tragically pronounced dead upon their arrival.
The victim’s identity was confirmed through a missing persons flyer distributed by the police during their search efforts, which had been initiated more than four hours earlier when the child was first reported missing from his Las Vegas home.
Witness Accounts and Conflicting Statements
Kelvyn Barnett, a neighbor who resides near the location where the toddler’s body was found, recounted a chilling encounter with Diaja Smith earlier that night. Around 9:00 p.m., Barnett witnessed Smith in a “hysterical” state, seemingly searching for her son. According to Barnett’s account, Smith had claimed that she was at the park with her son, and while he was on the slide, she looked away for a moment, and he had vanished.
However, the details surrounding the child’s disappearance and subsequent death remain shrouded in mystery, as the investigation continues to unfold.
Pending Autopsy and Charges
The Clark County Coroner’s Office is expected to release the victim’s official cause and manner of death in the coming days, potentially shedding light on the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking case.
As the legal proceedings progress, Diaja Smith remains in custody at the Clark County Detention Center, while Jacoby Robinson’s charges are anticipated to be elevated to include murder, based on statements made by prosecutors in court.
The tragic loss of young Jacoby Robinson Jr. has left the Las Vegas community reeling, with many seeking answers and justice for the innocent life that was cut short under such horrific circumstances.
