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Woman fights to have murder charge dismissed after 4-year-old found in trunk

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GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Court TV) — A woman accused of killing a young child found dead in the trunk of her car pleaded not guilty in court on Wednesday as her attorney fights to have the charges dismissed. Jessica Motes enters court on July 8, 2026. (Court TV) Jessica Motes, 36, entered not guilty pleas to each of the charges she faces: felony murder, malice murder, aggravated battery and concealing a death. Motes is charged with killing 4-year-old A…

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Court TV broke the news on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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