Jessenia was “beaten to death” at a hotel.

She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Jessenia known as ‘Jeja’, was a beautiful poet who enjoyed creating raw material for herself and those around her. She was of the Christian faith and was passionate about children. Her family said “her outgoing personality shone in the spotlight. Her warm and inviting smile drew people to her.”

AGE: 21
LOCATION: Jackson, Mississippi
CAUSE OF DEATH: Blunt Force Trauma
DATE OF DEATH: February 4, 2025
SUSPECT: Joshua Malik Boothe (24)
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