Miaamor Steen, 5 [Updated]

Sept. 27, 2010, 5:28 p.m.

Miaamor Steen, a 5-year-old Latina, was beaten to death Thursday, Sept. 16, in the 3900 block of West Century Boulevard in Inglewood, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.

Authorities were called to the Airport Parkview Hotel regarding “a baby not breathing,” according to the Inglewood Police Department.

Paramedics performed CPR on Miaamor and rushed her to the emergency room of a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead, police said.

The child’s male caretaker, Solomon Douglas Walters, was arrested and booked on suspicion of homicide after a preliminary investigation by the Los Angeles County coroner’s office determined the child died of blunt-force trauma to the head, police said.

Douglas, a 24-year-old black man, is being held at the Men’s Central Jail in downtown in lieu of $1-million bail. His next court appearance is scheduled for Oct. 4 at Inglewood Municipal Court.

[Update Oct. 1: Officials from the Inglewood Police Department confirmed Miaamor's mother was arrested in connection with her death.

Jennine Steen, a 26-year-old Latina, was taken in by authorities on Sept. 28. According to the Los Angeles County district attorney's office, she has yet to be charged.]

[Update Oct. 8: Miaamor's mother, Jennine, has been charged with one count of murder and one count of child abuse, according to a felony complaint by the Los Angeles County district attorney's office.]

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Miamor was loved dearly by all of her family and friends especially by her grandmother (nanu) as Mia would call her and by Spyke her cousin they were inseparable it was such a blessing to watch them play together they were the of our lives when I look at my grandson Spyke now 17 and captain of the football team I can't help wonder if Mia would've chosen to be a cheerleader and follow in her best buddy's footsteps or what she would have worn for his prom night because I have no doubt that she would have been his dance partner I can almost see them laughing and always looking out for each other our hearts are for ever broken since Mia was taken out lives changed on that terrible day we live off of the memories we were blessed to have with her and find comfort in knowing that we will see her again when our Lord Jesus Christ calls us home. My beautiful baby girl Mia you will forever live in our 💕 we love and miss you so very much my sweet angel give grandpa a kiss for me till I see you again rest in paradise my little butterfly 😇😘💞💕🌸🌹🍁🎶

— Dolores zuniga April 27, 2020 at 5:23 a.m.

Donya,
I love you sweetie. Man does not do the judging, only God. No one but you and your close family memebers really know all that you have been through, as well as Miaamor. You were an awesome dad, like most dad's in a seperated situation, you are blamed for any absence, yet know one know's how much you tried to see your child and be apart of her life, but was kept away from her by the mother and the "system". As a mother, I like most of the reader's would never allow anything to happen to my children, and their father is in the home, but he would not have to address it, as mamma will take care of her babies, and no one will be sitting with my children.
As a mother, I don't undrestand how a mother could leave their child with some random guy, and as a grandmother, I would have NEVER allowed my grandaughter to live in such conditions, especially if you knew there was abuse and you to claim abuse. You should be in jail too.

— Denise May 14, 2011 at 11:28 p.m.

I am so happy, that the mother is in jail. She was not innocent, as we can now see for ourselves. I knew she had something to do w/ the actual death. The timeline fit, the constant lies, Miamor's behavior around her mother....pure fear. I hope she gets what she deserves. According to the report, Jennine did not want to come out of the holding cell....what does she think her baby felt like as she was being tortured and beaten? I would have dragged her out of her cell by her hair. Stoning seems to be a viable punishment in my eyes, especially in the mother's case. Dad, don"t worry about all the comments. You know, what is true and Miamor knew as well. May she rest in peace and experience eternal love and kindness, something she was never able to have on this earth.

— Nana Oct. 16, 2010 at 9:52 p.m.

The father could not do any more than he did in time to save his little girl.He tried very hard, but the way the legal system is so very slow, there wasnt anything else he could have done legally.If he would have just kept the little girl away from the abusive mother and her boyfriend then he could have gotten into trouble even if he was her father.If the childs grandmother on the moms side had left the child with her father like they did in the first place then she would still be alive today.The childs maternal grandmother had been hit by Jennines boyfriend and if she didnt care about her own mother being abused then why should she care about her daughter getting abused either.It doesnt even matter that the girls mother and boyfriend will most likely get life in prison.Nothing will bring Mia back and that is the saddest thing of all

— not enough being said Oct. 8, 2010 at 9:13 p.m.

It is very interesting that people are pointing fingers at the absentee parent when all decisions were made and now that consequences must be dealt with. Jennine Hymen brought all this chaos upon herself, she was NOT being abused until this current boyfriend. And for people to say she was being abused and still dealing with abuse; why didn't they give her a hand / if they knew all of this was taking place. Ms. Hymen has family members that would have helped her out even on the paternal side. God Bless Jennine Hymen and Solomon Walters because they have to answer to God on this one. And to Mr. Steen, the father of Miamor, you do not have to explain yourself to anyone except God. TRUST, God watches and sees all. God knows how you treated both Miamor and her mother; you know, she knows and Miamor knew, and that is all that matters. I am so sorry that a child had to die in such a tragic way because I am a parent myself and there is NO WAY I would have left MY child with a random care taker in Inglewood, on Century at a hotel/motel because there is no telling what happens in that surrounding. Thank God, Mia no longer has to suffer. We know, she is in the presence of the Lord and those that truly adore Miamor will see her again.

Love you, Miamor Steen :-****************

— a close relative Oct. 7, 2010 at 12:14 a.m.

I feel so sorry for this little girl. It seems that everyone let her down. Everyone can say how much they loved and cared for her, but she was left with a monster. Mother's be strong look for assistance in the right places. Seek help to help yourself and your children. You don't need to have validation as a girlfriend or wife. Being a strong mother is all the validation you will ever need. Fathers let this be a lesson to protect what is yours at all cost. Be present be available and be reponsible. A child is gone and not a single person can change that fact. Mother's please get the help you need if you are unable to care for your children seek assistance and get them to a place where it is safe. May you play with the angels little Miaamore

— Atalin Oct. 6, 2010 at 5:10 p.m.

Everyone is pointing the finger! This innocent "angel" is gone to Heaven. God saw fit to take her to a better place. This "Angel" suffered doing her best to protect her mother sooo sad. The Mother did not see signs or was blind by love, which is no excuse at all. Women have children and should continue to protect at all cost. Why is she living in a extended stay motel? Appearently, she was not able to care for the child and all the comments from family members; nobody saw fit to take this child until the mother get on her feet and care for the child? According to facts she had not known this guy for more than six months did she know where he is from or family? Women take heed to this...protect your kids! Where was the family or her Mother?

Note: Cops have to have proof to build a case in order to arrest an individual! I feel the mother was aware of the abuse on her child and stayed with this man.

— Alondra Oct. 5, 2010 at 9:47 a.m.

I hate these stories about mothers so desperate for a man, any man, that they put their children's well being and very lives at risk. @Charles, of course the mother is also responsible if she left her young daughter in the care of this monster. She is not the only woman that has to raise a child on her own. If she is a family member like you claim, did you offer to help her? Did you call the police on this monster when he abused her? I raise my child alone and have enough common sense NOT to leave my younster with some man just because I have been sleeping with him. This Walters creep obviosuly had other issues that should have been a warning sign to Ms. Steen if she had cared to pay attention. Rest in peace Miaamor with the other angels. You deserved better.

— DarlinDarla Oct. 4, 2010 at 9:14 a.m.

Miaamor was an innocent Angel, unfortunatly raised without the presence of her Father, both phycically and monetarily. Her Mother was left to raise her alone as the sole provider for this baby and was a victim of abuse by her previous husband and the boyfriend that eventually took the precious life of Miaamor. Jennine undeniably made a terrible mistake leaving her child in this mans care, but my niece is surely not the only one that should take blame here. Everyone that left the responsibility of raising this child solely to the Mother holds some responsibility. Theres more to being a father than just makin a baby. Jennine was at work when this tragedy occurred and is innocent of murder and was herself a victim of abuse. I will not rest until she is back home with her family and she has the opportunity to properly grieve the loss of her beautiful child. Please say a prayer for Miaamor Steen, and please pray that justice is not blind and Jennine can get a fair trial and all the true facts can be revealed. I pray for everyone affected by this tragedy.

— Charles Oct. 3, 2010 at 9:21 p.m.

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