
Maleena Faith Valdez, 4 died of her injuries. The other girl an unidentified 5 year old was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Bond was initially set for Morant which drew outrage from local residents. A new warrant has be issued for her arrest and Morant turned herself in to Lee County Sheriff’s Office before being transferred to DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.
Morant is scheduled for arraignment in DeSoto County Court on April 25.