Elizabeth Dessie

Murdered

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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
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    Victim Details

    Elizabeth Dessie

    February 7, 2024

    Female

    African-American / Black

    Nashville

    TN

    2017-08-07

    3

    Elizabeth

    Dessie

    Yes

    10/22/2024

    1


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    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone heard if any charges have been filed in the Elizabeth Dessie case? Just curious to know i... ...Read More
    07/14/2024
    Can anyone tell me where Elizabeth worked?... ...Read More
    02/27/2024