Bronx Woman Sentenced for Daughter’s Death
A woman from the Bronx has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for the horrific beating death of her seven-year-old daughter. Navisia Jones, 39, reportedly threw a fit in court on Monday, expressing her distress over being labeled as “monster mom.” She questioned why people would call her that, clearly upset by the judgment.
Jones was convicted of manslaughter in connection with the death of her daughter, Julicia Batties. During her outburst, she seemed to be looking for sympathy, which didn’t resonate with everyone, especially her mother, Yolanda Davis. Davis openly labeled her daughter as a “monster mom,” stating, “You carried the child for nine months and killed her. No, I have no sympathy for her.”
In May, Jones admitted to manslaughter after she was accused of beating Julicia in their Bronx apartment. Initially, she was promised a 15-year sentence, but her behavior in court led to delays. She refused to show up on May 13 and created a scene on June 16, causing the judge to remove her from the courtroom.
Judge Joseph McCormack warned Jones that her actions would impact her sentencing. He firmly instructed her to remain quiet and stated that he would decide the consequences of her outbursts.
On Monday, the judge followed through and extended her sentence by two years due to her disruptive behavior, as noted by the Bronx District Attorney, Darcel Clark. She emphasized that Jones minimized her guilt and violated the terms of her plea deal.
Clark described Julicia as a vulnerable girl whose life was taken by her mother’s cruel actions. “We cannot allow such suffering, nor can we fathom the fears that Julicia endured at such a young age,” Clark added.
Authorities found Julicia’s body in the family’s apartment on August 10, 2021, leading to an investigation. Jones and her 21-year-old son, Paul Fein, were arrested in June 2022 and charged with murder, though Jones later accepted a plea deal that reduced some charges.
On Monday, difficulty reigned in the courtroom as a family member, identified as Julius Batties, called her “evil,” further amplifying the tragedy surrounding this case.
