The court tells 11Alive News Emani’s biological mother surrendered her parental rights shortly after the little girl’s birth. Sources tell us she had five children and surrendered parental rights to all of them. She never had anything to do with Emani and the little girl’s father served as her sole parent.
How long did Eman Moss get?
Moss, 35, is serving a sentence of life in prison without parole for his role in Emani’s death. He pleaded guilty in August 2015 and agreed to testify against his wife if the state wouldn’t seek the death penalty against him.
Who is Granville Ritchie?
Granville Ritchie, the man who raped and murdered 9-year-old Felecia Williams in 2014, was sentenced to death Friday. The child’s mother and a judge had some parting words. ‘May God have mercy on your soul. ‘
What did Granville Ritchie do to Felicia?
Granville Ritchie raped and murdered 9-year-old Felicia Williams, then dumped her body near the Courtney Campbell Causeway. A jury in Hillsborough County found Ritchie guilty in September 2019 of first-degree murder, sexual battery and aggravated child abuse.
What happened to Felicia Williams?
Investigators said Williams disappeared after she was left alone with Ritchie at his apartment. Her body was later found in an area off the Courtney Campbell Causeway. Our office poured our heart and soul into convicting Felecia’s murderer and securing a death sentence, which Ms. Wiley’s testimony made possible.