TAMPA, Fla. – A Tampa father convicted of capturing his kids of their bunk beds, killing his 5-year-old daughter and injuring his 8-year-old son, will study his destiny on Monday.
Final week, a jury convicted Jermaine Bass on all counts, together with first-degree homicide, after a number of hours of deliberations.
Pictured: Jermaine Bass in court docket.
Homicide conviction of Jermaine Bass
The backstory:
Jermaine Bass shot his 5-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son a number of instances whereas they slept in August 2022, shortly after their mom put them to mattress.
The younger lady died, whereas the boy survived.
Pictured: Legislation enforcement responded to Armature Gate Townhomes north of USF’s Tampa campus in 2022.
Bass was arrested and charged with homicide, tried homicide and a number of counts of aggravated youngster abuse.
At trial, jurors have been proven images of the grotesque crime scene within the kids’s bed room, safety digital camera footage from a neighbor and physique digital camera footage from HCSO deputies the evening of the capturing.
Jurors have been proven bodycam video from the evening of the capturing in 2022.
Investigators stated Bass claimed he was making an attempt to unload the journal when the gun went off, however prosecutors argued that Bass fired the photographs deliberately.
The case went to the jury final Thursday morning. A number of hours later, they got here again with responsible verdicts for Jermaine Bass.
What they’re saying:
“This defendant was supposed to like and defend his kids. As a substitute, he took his daughter’s life, and ceaselessly scarred his younger son,” Hillsborough State Legal professional Suzy Lopez stated after the decision was learn in court docket. “He’ll spend the remainder of his life in jail for this horrific act of violence. Whereas the decision is not going to convey again an harmless little lady, we hope it brings a measure of consolation for individuals who beloved her and her brother.”
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What’s subsequent:
Bass faces a life sentence for his crimes.
The Supply: This story was written utilizing info from Hillsborough County court docket information and former FOX 13 Information experiences.
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