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RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — Prosecutors will seek the death penalty against the Riviera Beach mother accused of killing her 7-year-old daughter earlier this year.

31-year-old Naikishia Williams is charged with first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse in the death of her daughter, Nia Williams.

A Notice of Intent filed August 4 by the State Attorney’s Office states prosecutors intend to prove beyond a reasonable doubt in a sentencing proceeding.

The notice cites several aggravating factors, including that the victim was under 12 years old, the killing was “especially heinous, atrocious or cruel,” and that Williams had custodial authority over the child.

Williams was arrested in July following a months-long investigation by the Riviera Beach Police Department.

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