Two teenage girls face charges in the shocking murder of a 13-year-old found in a burned home in South Carolina
Columbia: It’s a heartbreaking story coming out of South Carolina. Two teenage girls have been charged in the brutal murder of a 13-year-old girl named Ka’Niyah Baker. She was found in a vacant house that had been set on fire.
Ka’Niyah was reported missing on January 13, and her body was discovered just two days later. The police said she had suffered severe injuries and was badly burned. It’s just awful to think about.
The fire department responded to the scene after smoke was spotted. When they got inside, they found Ka’Niyah’s body on the floor. At first, they couldn’t identify her, which must have been so tough for her family.
Authorities later confirmed her identity, and it was revealed that she had been bludgeoned and stabbed before the fire. The coroner described it as a horrible homicide, not an accident or suicide.
The two girls charged, aged 15 and 16, had dropped out of school and were known to run away often. It’s unclear if they knew Ka’Niyah before this tragic event.
One of the teens was already wanted for cutting off her ankle monitor and had been reported missing by her mom just a day before Ka’Niyah disappeared.
The local solicitor’s office plans to ask the court to charge these girls as adults. They’re serious about seeking justice for Ka’Niyah.
Police Chief Holbrook mentioned that this kind of violence is often linked to a lack of parental guidance in the lives of these young people. It’s a tough situation, and he emphasized the need for change.
It’s just gut-wrenching to hear about such senseless violence. The community is in shock, and everyone is hoping for answers and a way to prevent this from happening again.
