Shaniya Davis
Police on Thursday in a press conference announced the cause of death of Shaniya Davis was asphyxiation. But before we talk about Shaniya Davis, that’s a good idea if we know more about asphyxia. Asphyxia is a condition of severely deficient supply of oxygen to the body that arises from being unable to breathe normally. An example of asphyxia is choking. Asphyxia causes generalized hypoxia, which primarily affects the tissues and organs.
A press conference was stating that the autopsy performed on Shaniya Davis has determined the cause of death to be asphyxiation. The ruling, however, does not include toxicology and lab reports, therefore, there is a minimal chance that another cause could be listed. However, during tonight’s press conference, it was publicly stated that asphyxiation was the cause of death.
During the press conference, police from the Cumberland County Police Department stated that they have had an extremely difficult time with this case. They did not expect to deal with a case of such horrific proportions, nor did they expect to become so attached to little Shaniya. Grief counselors have been called in to help those who discovered Shaniya’s body in the woods.
Besidaes That, the autopsy also showed that Shaniya Davis had been raped. Mario McNeil faces first degree kidnapping, first degree murder, and rape of a child charges. The investigation is ongoing and it is yet unclear where Mario McNeil strangled Shaniya Davis before leaving her lifeless body amongst garbage and deer carcasses along Highway 87.
Asphyxiation refers to cutting off someone’s supply of oxygen. It can refer to smothering or strangulation, or suffocation. It has not yet been stated how Shaniya Davis was murdered, whether she was strangled or smothered. Shaniya Davis disappeared from her mother’s trailer on November 10, 2009. She was found dead on November 16, 2009.
Many questions regarding the case were left unanswered during the press conference. Authorities have stated that it is still an ongoing investigation and it is believed that additional charges against Antoinette Davis may still be filed. It has been decided that the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
At this time, funeral arrangements for Shaniya have not yet been made.
