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