Bronx mother indicted for murder of 6-year-old daughter in 'house of horrors'

A mother in the Bronx is accused of hurting her 6-year-old daughter, who later died because of the abuse. The mother, Lynija Eason Kumar, was charged with murder and manslaughter. The little girl, Jalayah Eason, was found in their apartment with bruises and scars. She was taken to the hospital but couldn't be saved. The investigation revealed that the mother had been hanging Jalayah in a closet and hitting her with a hard object. The medical examiner said the girl died from abuse, including being choked, hit, and not being fed properly. Jalayah had siblings who also showed signs of being mistreated. The mother was charged with endangering the welfare of her other children. They were taken into care after Jalayah's death. The District Attorney promised to seek justice for Jalayah and support her surviving siblings. The mother is accused of hanging Jalayah by her wrists and beating her until she died. The abuse had been going on for weeks. The little girl was found with bruises and malnourished. The mother is facing serious charges and will remain in custody until her next court date.