Judge sets no bond for man accused in 2-year-old's death

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A man accused in the death of his girlfriend's 2-year-old is being held without bond in Duval County.

Jamarius Graham, the boyfriend of 2-year-old Aaliyah’s mom, appeared before a judge Saturday morning.

The 20-year-old is accused of aggravated child abuse in the 2-year-old's death.

Aaliyah's mother Donisha Barlow told Action News Jax that Graham admitted to beating Aaliyah because she had an accident.

“He came to pick me up from work. I picked her up and I say ‘What is wrong with Liyah? Why does she look like she is sad?’ He said he gave her a whooping,” Barlow said.

Barlow said she and Graham tried to get help for Aaliyah. They drove to a nearby fire station.

“I’m out there trying to do CPR on my child. I’m scared to lose my child. I feel like I’m going to lose my child right in front of me,” Barlow said.

She said Aaliyah died in her arms.

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