ROCK HILL, S.C. — A jury found a woman guilty of killing her four-year-old daughter in May 2020.
Jackleen Mullen, 26, was found guilty in York County Court on Tuesday. She was subsequently sentenced to spend 30 years in prison and will have to spend 25 years in prison before she can be granted parole.
India Martin, Mullen's four-year-old daughter, was found dead at Mullen's home on May 26, 2020. Rock Hill police arrested Mullen and Audrevious Williams, Mullen's boyfriend, for the child's death. Investigators said Martin was found dead inside of a bedroom dresser drawer.
Both Mullen and Williams were charged. Mullen was ultimately convicted on charges of Homicide by Child Abuse, and Homicide by Child Abuse Aiding and Abetting.
Mullen's trial began in late October and lasted two weeks. Williams' case is ongoing.
Editor's Note: On Nov. 29, this article was corrected to accurately reflect Mullen's charges.
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WCNC Charlotte is choosing to show the mugshots of the suspects in this case because Jackleen Mullen was convicted of murder.