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5-year-old found dead in hot room; mother says it was a “necessary sacrifice”

LAS VEGAS- A mother who left two of her children inside of a hot room, which killed her 5-year-old, called her daughters death a “necessary sacrifice”.

Kemaya Taylor, 23, allegedly locked both of her daughters, ages 2 and 5, inside of a room that reached 101 degrees. Police say that a humidifier was also found set to the max.

Police say that Taylor allegedly uttered “it was a necessary sacrifice” and neighbors allegedly witnessed her saying “I killed it”, while claiming to be the “son of Jacob”, according to local news outlets.

Taylor’s friend had called police on June 28 after Taylor had texted her that she was quitting her job and for her to “watch out on the news”.

When police arrived at Taylors residence, they found the home in disarray. Upon going further into the home, they discovered her 5-year-old daughter unresponsive in a bedroom with her 2-year-old sibling who was alive.

The 5-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene.

Taylor was charged with murder and child abuse.

Authorities believe she suffers from mental illness..

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