NJ Mom, Stepfather Beat Daughter To Death: Prosecutor
Investigators said the child suffered blunt force trauma and multiple broken ribs, and a sibling told police the stepfather struck her before the death was ruled a homicide.
- On Thursday, New Jersey officials charged India Miller, 27, and Sean D. Scott, 45, with murder in the death of 9-year-old Maya Thomas, who died on October 13, 2026.
- Miller and Scott told 911 dispatchers that Maya was struck by a car while walking the family dog, but investigators found no vehicle traffic on surveillance footage during the reported timeframe.
- An autopsy revealed Maya suffered multiple blunt force injuries, including a ruptured colon and broken ribs in various healing stages. Her 4-year-old sibling told police Scott hit her in the eyes and face.
- Both Miller and Scott are held at Salem County Jail facing first-degree murder, child endangerment, and false reporting charges. If convicted, they face potential life in prison.
- Paulsboro Mayor John Giovannitti led a community vigil Friday to honor Maya, calling her death a "horrible crime" and urging parents to "hug your kids a little more.
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NJ couple accused of killing 9-year-old daughter — now being probed for sexually abusing her: report
A sick New Jersey couple accused of murdering their 9-year-old daughter are now reportedly being investigated over claims that they also viciously battered her, including having her homeschooled so no one would "see the bruises."
N.J. investigating sexual abuse allegations connected to 9-year-old girl cops say was killed by her parents
New Jersey child services is investigating allegations of sexual abuse in connection with the death of Maya Thomas, the 9-year-old Paulsboro girl police say was killed by her parents.
Mom and Stepdad Said 9-Year-Old Was Hit by Car After Allegedly Beating and Killing Her
A New Jersey couple is charged with first-degree murder in the death of their 9-year-old daughter after they told investigators she was hit by a car while walking their dog, according to prosecutors. The mother, India Miller, and the child’s stepfather, Sean D. Scott, called 911 around 1:10 a.m. Wednesday, October 13, saying they found […]
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