Shaniya Davis:Gone Way To Soon

This is Shaniya Davis. A beautiful little girl, whose life was cut tragically short, this is Shaniya's story.

It was November 10th 2010, Antoinette Davis, Shaniya's "mom", had reported Shaniyah missing. After a week long search, o November 16th, 5 year old Shaniya's body was found and this is where the story gets sick.

Not to long after Shaniya's body was found, her "mother" was charged with human trafficking and felony child abuse. Indicating that she offered her daughter up for prostitution. Who would buy a child? His name is Mario McNeill. Mario McNeill was the last person to see Shaniya alive. He was captured on video surveillance carrying her into a hotel room. When an employee recognized McNeill, they called the authorities, but McNeill had fled with Shaniya before they arrived. McNeill is being charged with the rape, kidnapping and murder of Shaniya and is facing the death penalty if convicted. 

Mario McNeill with Shaniya (left). Antoinette Davis (right)

That surveillance video is hunting. And it tears my heart into pieces. Children are naturally trusting, she had no idea what he was about to do to her all because of her "mother". Who offers their own child any child up to pay for their own drug habit? What kind of monster do you have to be? I hurt for Shaniya's father, I pray that justice will be served. From the arms of a monster, to the arms of our Lord, nobody can hurt you now sweet angel.

Shaniya Davis Memorial