3-year-old killed identified as babysitter accused of her murder appears in court

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The 3-year-old girl allegedly killed by her babysitter has been identified as the suspect appeared in a Las Vegas courtroom Thursday.

The Clark County Coroner’s Office said Journei Ross died from multiple stab wounds. Her death has been officially ruled a homicide.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police allege Marketta Phillips, 41, stabbed Journei while babysitting her at an apartment in the 4200 block of Channel 10 Drive…

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