2 arrested on suspicion of pregnant teen’s death, including baby’s adult father

Zariah Finley Dodd’s baby girl was due in mid-October, and the 16-year-old expectant mother planned to finish school and study forensic law, according to a woman close to her.

But the lifeless body of the 22-week pregnant Finley Dodd was found with a gunshot wound shortly before 6 a.m. July 5, around the area of 55th Avenue and Osborn Road, according to Phoenix police.

A pair of men were booked in connection with Finley Dodd’s death, including the adult father of the child she was carrying, authorities announced Aug. 1.

Man accused of preying on girls has prior conviction

Jurrell Davis, 36, faces charges on suspicion of murder and sexual misconduct with a minor, and Jechri James-Gillett, 18, according to Phoenix police. Davis impregnated the girl, police said…

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