More than three years after little Maliyah Bass was found dead in Brays Bayou, her mother's boyfriend has entered a guilty plea and will be going to prison.
The 2-year-old's grandma is still grieving a year later. ABC13 spoke with Travion Thompson from jail, and he says he has proof he didn't kill her.More than three years after 2-year-old Maliyah Bass' body was found floating in a bayou, her mother's boyfriend has entered a guilty plea in connection with the toddler's death.On Aug. 22, 2020, an Amber Alert was issued for the 2-year-old.
Thompson and Ervin were arrested and charged with injury to a child and tampering with evidence less than two months after the child's body was recovered. Now, Thompson pleaded guilty to both counts against him. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison.Foul play 'highly suspected' after body believed to be missing 2-year-old found in bayou