US Crime: Ex-girlfriend murdered after boyfriend blocked her on social media, court pronounces sentence

News Topical, Digital Desk : Sakina Thompson was found guilty of murdering Kayla Hodgson in 2022. Thompson killed Hodgson out of jealousy after she blocked her on social media. She tried to clean up the scene and destroy evidence. In court, Thompson claimed it was self-defense, but the prosecution argued the murder was premeditated.

In fact, 31-year-old Sakina Thompson has been convicted of murdering 23-year-old Kayla Hodgson in Tamarac, Florida, in July 2022. Thompson was upset by the ex-boyfriend's blocking of her new girlfriend on social media. Sakina Thompson could face up to life in prison.

Know what Thompson said

A jury ruled Tuesday that Thompson, who was two months pregnant at the time of the incident, testified that she had fainted at the time of the incident and only after regaining consciousness did she realize she had been murdered, the New York Post reported.

self-defense attempt

Thompson told a Fort Lauderdale court that it was an act of self-defense. "I killed her because she picked up a hookah glass and hit me in the stomach. I felt like she was trying to hurt my baby."

Meanwhile, the prosecution claims this was a premeditated conspiracy, as Thompson traveled from New York to Florida with the intention of murder. Hodgson's loved ones are demanding justice.

Trying to destroy evidence.

According to reports, Thompson wore Hodgson's clothing, attempted to clean up the scene, and destroyed evidence. He was arrested in New York (August 2022) and extradited to Florida. He now faces a possible life sentence.

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