Elizabeth Dessie

Death by Force

On August 7, 2017, three-year-old Elizabeth Dessie died in a tragic apartment fire in Antioch, a neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee. The fire broke out early in the morning, and despite efforts by firefighters, Elizabeth did not survive. Her mother, Ehitayehu Dessie, was later charged with aggravated arson in connection with the blaze. It was reported that the fire began in their first-floor apartment and quickly spread, trapping Elizabeth inside. The mother faced legal consequences, including ...Read More

Nashville woman sentenced for fire that killed 3-year-old daughter

Nashville mother charged with setting apartment fire that killed ...

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