WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida mom is charged with attempted first-degree murder after stabbing her 3-year-old 20 times in the torso and right arm, according to an arrest affidavit.
Home surveillance video, shown to Palm Beach County deputies by the child’s father, shows 27-year-old Roshawn Gatlin walking into the kitchen and coming out with a large kitchen knife. The report said Gatlin then grabbed her daughter by the hand, bringing her into a nearby hallway.
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At some point, Gatlin stabbed the young girl more than 20 times, however, the details of the attempted murder have been redacted.
The document only details the victim as a female, with the occupation listed as “child.” Palm Beach County officials told WFLA.com that the child is 3 years old and is the daughter of the suspect…