ritten by: E. George
Published November 13, 2023 @ 7:15 PM ET
Warning: The following story contains information regarding physical violence against children.
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – In a joint effort, the Warner Robins Police Department, Houston County Sheriff’s Office, United States Marshals Service Regional Fugitive Task Force, and District Attorney’s Office arrested a 32-year-old Norcross woman regarding the beating death of a two-year-old in 2020. Authorities revealed that the toddler, Karter Ambrose, was beaten with an unknown object, resulting in the laceration of his liver and, ultimately, his death.
Kianna Aiesha Renee Davis, along with 32-year-old Kiyon Benton, was charged with malice murder, second-degree murder, two counts of felony murder, aggravated assault, first-degree child cruelty, and second-degree child cruelty. Davis remains in custody awaiting a bond hearing.
Police believe the assault occurred between November 15 and 17, 2020, and said the relationship between the two adults and the toddler remains unclear. Officials said that in addition to the attack, Davis and Benton failed to seek medical treatment for the child.
Davis bore a Seckinger High School sweatshirt in her arrest photo, and the Gwinnett County Public School District confirmed her position as a teacher there. Davis began her employment in the district in January 2021 at Peachtree Ridge High School and transferred to Seckinger High School in July 2022.
Seckinger Principal Jimmy Fisher sent a letter home alerting parents to Davis’ arrest. He confirmed that a thorough investigation had begun, during which Davis would not be a
