Track 95: Shaniya Davis
Summary: Shaniya Davis should have been occupied with 5 year old things, like starting kindergarten or playing with her friends. But, her upbringing provided unique challenges. Her mother was battling a drug addiction and as such, was not fit to be a parent. As a result, Shaniya was raised primarily by her dad, Bradley, from around age 1 to age 5. But in September 2009, the living arrangements change and Shaniya is impacted by this decision in a horrific way.
*This episode involves violence against children. As always, listeners’ discretion is advised.
A picture 5-year-old of Shaniya Davis.
A picture of Shaniya’s mother, Antoinette Davis.
Shaniya being carried at the hotel by Mario, her aunt’s ex-boyfriend
Shaniya’s killer, Mario Andrette McNeill.
Shaniya’s father, Bradley.
This episode was made possible because of the below sources:
YOUTUBE:
The Story of Shaniya Davis, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2ixEU6mrGE, by Truth4 Reality (Published February 2022)
The 5YO Who Was Sold By Her Mom To Be Violated To Death | Anna Uncovered, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pps6Nr5543k, anna uncovered (Published approx. January 2024)
ARTICLES / COURT DOCS:
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2010/images/01/27/autopsy.report.pdf