Chantel Crump’s Alleged Killer to Appear in Court Today
Angela Mejia, the young woman charged with the murder of nine-year-old Chantel Crump, will make her second appearance in court today, Wednesday.
Mejia, who remains unrepresented, reiterated her need for legal counsel during her first appearance in March.
The high-profile case has garnered widespread attention and stirred significant emotion across the nation, following the tragic and untimely death of Chantel.
This appearance follows significant developments since Mejia’s initial court date, where she was remanded to His Majesty’s Prison.
The murder charge stems from allegations that on March 12, the same day Chantel was abducted in Gray’s Farm, she was involved in the child’s disappearance.
The young girl was reported missing after being seen getting into a silver Honda car near her home, waving goodbye to her friends.
Tragically, her body was discovered days later, with reports indicating that Mejia guided police to the location where it was found.

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