Las Vegas, NV - Marketta Phillips has been arrested and charged with murder in the stabbing death of a 3-year-old girl she was babysitting, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Officers responded to a residence on [Street Name Redacted] on Friday morning after receiving a report of a medical emergency. Upon arrival, they discovered the young girl suffering from multiple stab wounds. Despite efforts by paramedics, the child was pronounced dead at the scene.
Phillips was taken into custody at the residence. Detectives are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and working to determine a motive. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
Las Vegas Babysitter Arrested in Toddler Stabbing Death
A Las Vegas babysitter, Marketta Phillips, is in custody after allegedly stabbing a 3-year-old girl to death. Police responded to a call and found the child with multiple stab wounds. Phillips is now facing murder charges. The investigation is ongoing to determine the motive behind the tragic incident.