Mother of Murdered Maryland Woman Calls Out Lawmaker’s Comments

The mother of Kayla Hamilton, a woman tragically murdered in Maryland, is voicing her frustration towards Representative Jasmine Crockett. Crockett referred to Hamilton as “a random dead person” during discussions about a bill in Hamilton’s name.

Tammy Nobles, Hamilton’s mother, expressed her anger, stating, “You’re not just calling a victim of a crime, you’re just a random dead person. The victim should not be called a random dead person,” during an appearance on “Fox & Friends First.” She further described Crockett’s comment as annoying and suggested it carried racist undertones.

Crockett, a Democrat from Texas, made her remarks in a House Judiciary Committee meeting earlier this month while addressing the Kayla Hamilton Act.

In her speech, Crockett criticized the political use of victims’ stories, stating, “Stop throwing random dead person names at something for your own political convenience.” She added that Republicans often overlook victims of various crimes.

Kayla Hamilton, who was only 20 years old at the time of her death, was sexually assaulted and strangled by an El Salvadoran teenager in 2022. The response to her death highlights the complicated conversations around immigration and crime.

Upon hearing Crockett’s comments, Nobles said she felt furious, recalling her daughter as “a happy and energetic child.” Harford County Sheriff Jeff Garler also spoke out against Crockett’s remarks on the same program, emphasizing the significance of Hamilton’s life. He remarked that her story reflects poorly on representatives like Crockett, who seem disconnected from the realities faced by crime victims, labeling the situation as “pathetic.”

The proposed Kayla Hamilton Act aims to address issues in how unaccompanied immigrant children are handled by federal agencies. Republican Rep. Russell Fry, who introduced the law, asserts it would help close dangerous loopholes in current policies. The bill includes provisions for enhanced screenings, such as checks for gang-related tattoos and background searches in the immigrants’ countries of origin.

Nobles supports the bill, believing it could prevent future tragedies and protect both American citizens and immigrant children from potential harm. “Protecting children is extremely important,” she stated.