Two Young Sisters Found Buried In Suitcases — Their Mother, Aliyah Henderson, Now Faces Murder Charges

Tragedy and horror struck the city of Cleveland this week after two Black girls were found buried in suitcases on Monday. After the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the girls as 10-year-old Amor Wilson and 8-year-old Mila Chatman, both half-sisters, Cleveland police officers identified their mother, 28-year-old Aliyah Henderson, as a suspect. Henderson was arrested on Wednesday and appeared in court on Thursday, where a judge set a $2 million bond.

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According to WOIO, Aliyah Henderson was charged with two counts of aggravated murder. Should Henderson be convicted, she could be sentenced to life in prison or even the death penalty. The two girls were found on Monday after a dog picked up on the scent. After discovering a suitcase containing one of the girls, he immediately called 911. Upon arriving at the scene, detectives found a second suitcase that was buried a few feet away.

Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Todd issued a press release announcing the arrest. “These were two young lives with their entire futures ahead of them,” Todd wrote. “Our detectives worked tirelessly and with great care to identify those responsible. Investigations of this nature require patience, precision, and discretion. Unlike what is often portrayed on television, every detail cannot be shared publicly. Certain information must remain confidential to protect the integrity of the investigation and ensure justice for these victims. That careful and methodical work allowed our detectives to develop the evidence needed to make a quick identification of a person of interest, ultimately resulting in an arrest.”

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