Her scalp was torn off, her eyes filled with blood, and her mouth swollen beyond recognition—this is how **Antavia Kennibrew** discovered her 5-year-old daughter, **A’marie Jones**, after a brutal attack in a Cleveland field on **September 13**. The horrifying scene has shaken the community and drawn nationwide attention to the shocking level of violence allegedly committed by two young children.
According to **Cuyahoga County prosecutors**, a **9-year-old boy** and a **10-year-old girl** have been charged with **attempted murder, rape, kidnapping, felonious assault, and strangulation**. Investigators believe A’marie was lured into the field after wandering away from a relative’s home near **East 145th Street**,
where she had been playing. She was later discovered near **East 148th**, barely conscious, her small body bearing injuries consistent with severe physical and sexual assault.Emergency responders rushed A’marie to **Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital**, where she underwent multiple procedures and remains under close medical and psychological care. Doctors say her survival is nothing short of miraculous.
Meanwhile, prosecutors and child services officials are navigating the rare and deeply troubling challenge of handling such serious criminal charges against offenders so young.A’marie’s mother, Antavia, has publicly pleaded for justice while asking for prayers for her daughter’s recovery. “No child should ever go through what my baby went through,” she said in a statement. “She’s strong, but this has changed her life forever.”
The case has reignited debates over **juvenile justice reform**, **parental responsibility**, and **mental health intervention** for children showing violent behavior. Cleveland residents have since held candlelight vigils for A’marie, calling for healing and accountability in a tragedy that has left a permanent scar on the community’s heart.
