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September 03, 2019
Mother and her boyfriend sentenced to life in prison for killing 4-year-old Aniya Day-Garrett
Since Aniya's death, Garrett has called for change with the "Aniya Law", which calls for emergency removal of a child from their home when signs of abuse are displayed, as well as stricter penalties for children and family services case workers who do not follow proper protocol and statutes.
"In my opinion, the death penalty would be fair. But then again, that would be too easy for the torture and death of a 4-year-old child," he continued. "...I did everything I could to protect Aniya from danger and keep her from harm's way as a loving father would and should."
CLEVELAND, Ohio --AniyaDay-Garrettsuffered the blows to her head that triggered her death several weeks, or even a few months, before the severely malnourished toddler died last March, an employee of the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office testified Tuesday.Mar 5, 2019
CLEVELAND — Sierra Day and her boyfriend, Deonte Lewis, were sentenced to life in prison following an emotional hearing Wednesday afternoon in connection with the death of Day’s daughter, Aniya Day-Garrett, in March 2018. RELATED:Mother and her boyfriend found guilty of murdering 4-year-old Aniya Day-Garrett
Lewis will be eligible for parole after 20 years. Prosecutors who handled the case characterized the punishment as a fair sentence because Day was the primary abuser from the beginning.
During an impassioned statement at Wednesday’s sentencing hearing, Mickhal Garrett, Aniya’s father, spoked about the future he is no longer able to share with his daughter. He will no longer be able to drop her off at pre-school. There will be no first day of kindergarten. There will be no prom night photos. There will be no walking her down the aisle.
What could be can never be.
“These two murderers, these two monsters ruined my entire life. They should be put away forever. I hope Aniya receives the justice she deserves,” Garrett said. “In my opinion, the death penalty would be fair, but then again that would be too easy for the torture and death of a 4-year-old child. It devastates my entire life, my family and the whole entire world.”
During his impact statement, spoke extensively about the impact that Aniya’s tragic death has had upon the community and the world. Through a foundation set up in Aniya’s name, Garrett and others have continued to raise awareness about child abuse. He is also proposing legislation in her name that would mandate more thorough initial investigations into abuse by county social workers. The proposed legislation would also include stronger penalties for social workers and case workers who fail to follow state statute.
Garrett also spoke to Lewis and Day directly.
“How could you torture and murder your own flesh and blood? Your own daughter?” Garrett rhetorically asked Day. “Lewis didn’t care as he watched my daughter suffer for months because she was not his child. It was not his life. He did not care to protect Aniya. He’s so weak of a man.”
After Garrett’s impact statement, Assistant Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Anna Faraglia gave her own impassioned statement. Prosecuting Aniya’s killers has been extremely difficult, she said.
Faraglia asked Judge McCormick to listen to Aniya’s voice and give her the justice that she deserves.
“Aniya Day looked like an Auschwitz survivor your honor. You could count each rib on her little body,” Faraglia said. “I respectfully request that on March 11 of every year that [Lewis and Day] both sit in solitary and think about what they did to that child.”
Following a six-day trial earlier this month, Lewis and Day were both found guilty after less than a day of deliberation. At trial, the prosecution presented evidence showing Aniya was systematically and routinely abused and neglected. Evidence showed Aniya had bruises and abrasions canvassing her body that were in different stages of healing. She also was forced to lay in her urine-soaked bed for hours on end.
Two days before her death, medical examiners testified that Aniya was punched in her eye, causing severe injuries. Eventually, Aniya’s body gave out from the repeated abuse.
At the time of her death, medical examiners said she weighed a mere 26 pounds.
“Anybody who ever saw those pictures it will be etched in your mind,” Faraglia said. ““That little girl did not need to die the death that she died.”
Although Faraglia stressed that human beings kill people — not agencies — she also referenced the numerous parties that had opportunities to intervene but chose not to.
“That’s what saddens me the most about this case that as human beings we have a responsibility to one another and they failed her miserably,” Faragalia said.
During Day's sentencing, McCormick said, "In my 24 years, I don't think I've seen such a callous disregard for human life that Sierra showed Aniya."
Deonte Lewis reacts to being found guilty of all 8 counts.
Sierra Day, after being found guilty of the murder of her 4-year-old daughter.
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