Brandon Woman Indicted on Murder, Child Abuse Charges in Toddler’s Death
Grace Shaurice Ayesha Wingate, a 29-year-old Brandon woman, has been indicted on charges including first-degree murder and child abuse for allegedly beating her girlfriend's 3-year-old daughter, Kamora Figgs, to death on April 25 in Wingate's Brandon apartment. The investigation began…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 20, 2026 —
Grace Shaurice Ayesha Wingate, 29, of Brandon, has been indicted on charges of first-degree murder and child abuse in connection with the death of 3-year-old Kamora Figgs. The indictment follows an incident on April 25, when the child was allegedly beaten to death in Wingate’s Brandon apartment.
The investigation into the child’s death began after Kamora Figgs was admitted to Brandon Regional Hospital. Hospital staff reported that the child had sustained severe injuries. Details surrounding the specific circumstances of the alleged beating were not immediately released.
Wingate, who is reportedly the girlfriend of the child’s mother, is currently being held without bond. The charges indicate that prosecutors believe the death constitutes murder and involved abuse.
Further details regarding the timeline of events leading up to the child’s hospitalization and the discovery of the alleged abuse have not been provided. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not yet released additional information concerning the case.
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