
Mom Who Left Daughter's Remains in Closet and Fireplace Sentenced to 84 Years for Murder
Alexus Tanielle Nelson, 28, was sentenced to 84 years in prison for the 2023 murder of her 5-year-old daughter, Maha Li Hobbs. The little girl's remains were found in a closet and fireplace.

On Wednesday, June 12, 28-year-old Alexus Tanielle Nelson pleaded guilty to three felonies — second-degree murder, tampering with a deceased body and attempting to influence a public servant, per a press release.