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Say, WHAT?! Florida Man Sentenced After Allegedly Killing Ex-Girlfriend's 2-Year-Old Daughter By Severing Her Spine

Travis Ray Thompson, a Florida resident aged 27, received a life sentence on June 5, 2025, after being convicted for the murder of two-year-old Jacklyn Schwingel in Marion County.
The killing took place on May 2, 2022, about a week after Jacklyn’s mother had broken off her relationship with Thompson and left the child under his supervision while she went to work.
Thompson called the mother 25 minutes after she left, reporting the child was unresponsive, and medical staff found Jacklyn had a severed spine and internal bleeding from severe trauma.
The Medical Examiner confirmed Thompson caused traumatic injuries by bending Jacklyn backward with significant force until her spine broke, contradicting his claim of ignorance about the injuries.
The conviction and sentencing underscore legal accountability for child abuse, with authorities praising detectives and emphasizing child protection in Marion County following this brutal case.

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Say, WHAT?! Florida Man Sentenced After Allegedly Killing Ex-Girlfriend's 2-Year-Old Daughter By Severing Her Spine

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