Parents sentenced in death of 9-day-old after claiming she fell from stroller

NORFOLK, Va. (WKRC) – The couple brought their daughter to a children’s hospital on May 4, 2024, claiming she had fallen from her stroller. However, hospital staff discovered signs of abuse, including burns, cuts and bruises, prompting a police investigation.

Z’Ibreyea Shantel Parker, 22, and Hilary Darnell Johnson II, 24, have been sentenced following their guilty pleas in connection with the death of their 9-day-old daughter, Iijayah, according to the Office of the Norfolk Commonwealth’s Attorney press release.

An autopsy confirmed that Iijayah died from blunt trauma to her head and torso, with burns contributing to her death…

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