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The sentencing of the boyfriend of two-year-old Maliyah Bass's mother has been finalized, with Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announcing the outcome. Ogg expressed the community's sorrow, stating, "The disappearance of this little girl shocked and alarmed our community and we all mourn her." She emphasized the pursuit of justice, saying, "No one ever wants tragedies like this to happen, but when they do, our prosecutors work to make sure that we get justice for the family."
Trevion Thompson, 25, who pleaded guilty to three felonies, including injury to a child causing serious bodily injury, has been sentenced to 40 years in prison. Thompson admitted to the crime, leading to the tragic death of Maliyah Bass. The toddler's body was discovered in Brays Bayou shortly after her reported disappearance, which prompted an Amber Alert on August 22, 2020.
Lacy Johnson, the chief overseeing the DA’s Child Fatality Division, stated, "After three and half years, we were glad to reach a resolution in this case that let the family avoid a trial and ensure that Thompson will be in prison for decades." Johnson also mentioned that Thompson cannot appeal the convictions or the sentence and must serve at least half of the 40-year term before being eligible for parole.
Further developments indicate that Maliyah's mother, Sahara Ervin, has already pleaded guilty and is expected to be sentenced soon. Ervin's cooperation in the case was expected, as she was set to testify against Thompson. The specific details surrounding Maliyah's tragic fate remain ambiguous, but Thompson's admission to disposing of her body in a storm drain that led to the bayou played a crucial role in sealing his fate.