Las Vegas Mother Diaja Smith in Custody for Fatally Beating 2-Year-Old Son Jacoby Robinson Jr.
Complex Family Situation Uncovered
A 23-year-old woman from Las Vegas, Diaja Smith, is in custody accused of fatally beating her 2-year-old son. The incident started with a distress call on June 6 about the toddler’s disappearance. Police found the child’s body in a dumpster on June 7. Homicide detectives focused on Smith, who was quickly arrested for open murder and child abuse/neglect resulting in harm, according to the report of True Crime Daily.
The victim, Jacoby Robinson Jr., was Smith’s son. His father, Jacoby Robinson Sr., was also arrested on similar charges. Despite Robinson Sr.’s claims of homelessness and he frequently visited Smith’s apartment, revealing a complex family situation. Court records revealed a history of neglect and violence in the household.
(photo: Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Las Vegas Mother Diaja Smith Seen Pushing Empty Stroller in Surveillance Footage
Surveillance footage showed Smith pushing a stroller with no movement from the child inside. Medical reports indicated severe injuries to the toddler, including brain bleeding and trauma to various body parts. Another child showed signs of abuse-related injuries, expanding the scope of the tragedy.
Smith and Robinson Sr. were denied bail, facing justice for their alleged roles in Jacoby Jr.’s death. The community mourns and questions the systems that failed to protect the innocent in this heartbreaking case.
