Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that on Tuesday, Nov. 4, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Diane M. Druzinski sentenced Kimora Hodges, a 24-year-old Roseville woman, to life in prison without parole for Felony Murder, and 15 to 40 years for First-Degree Child Abuse.
On July 31, 2025, a Macomb County jury found Hodges guilty after a six-day trial. The jury deliberated two hours before returning the verdict. The case was tried by Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys Mark Laws and Lisa Lozen.
On June 13, 2022, Hodges physically harmed a 22-month-old child she was babysitting. The child suffered multiple injuries, including a subdural hemorrhage and bilateral retinal hemorrhages. Despite significant medical intervention, the child died from his injuries.
The case was delayed in reaching trial after Hodges appealed a trial court ruling that declined to suppress two statements. She argued that the statements were made after she had requested an attorney. The central issue on appeal was whether Hodges had unambiguously invoked her right to counsel during interrogation. If she had, officers were required to immediately stop questioning and could not resume until counsel was present. The Court of Appeals ultimately ruled that one statement must be suppressed, while the other could be admitted.
“The sentence handed down today reflects the severity of the crime committed. The defendant’s actions resulted in the tragic death of an innocent child, and the court has imposed a life sentence without the possibility of parole to hold her fully accountable. Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family, whose lives have been forever changed by this senseless act. The justice system has a
duty to protect the most vulnerable, and today’s sentence underscores that duty,” stated Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
On July 31, 2025, a Macomb County jury found Hodges guilty after a six-day trial. The jury deliberated two hours before returning the verdict. The case was tried by Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys Mark Laws and Lisa Lozen.
On June 13, 2022, Hodges physically harmed a 22-month-old child she was babysitting. The child suffered multiple injuries, including a subdural hemorrhage and bilateral retinal hemorrhages. Despite significant medical intervention, the child died from his injuries.
The case was delayed in reaching trial after Hodges appealed a trial court ruling that declined to suppress two statements. She argued that the statements were made after she had requested an attorney. The central issue on appeal was whether Hodges had unambiguously invoked her right to counsel during interrogation. If she had, officers were required to immediately stop questioning and could not resume until counsel was present. The Court of Appeals ultimately ruled that one statement must be suppressed, while the other could be admitted.
“The sentence handed down today reflects the severity of the crime committed. The defendant’s actions resulted in the tragic death of an innocent child, and the court has imposed a life sentence without the possibility of parole to hold her fully accountable. Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family, whose lives have been forever changed by this senseless act. The justice system has a
duty to protect the most vulnerable, and today’s sentence underscores that duty,” stated Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.
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