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Lexington man sentenced to 25 years for 2023 killing of 9-month-old daughter
Syied Malik-Kawon Epps pleaded guilty in the 2023 death of his infant daughter and was sentenced on July 1, 2026, according to WKYT.
A Lexington man, Syied Malik-Kawon Epps, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the 2023 murder of his 9-month-old daughter, WKYT reported on July 1, 2026.
WKYT said Epps, 31, entered a guilty plea in the case before receiving the prison sentence.
The case stems from the killing of Epps’ infant daughter in 2023, according to the report. The sentencing marks the conclusion of the criminal case after the plea.
Court outcomes in child homicide cases are closely followed by families and public safety officials, both because of the underlying facts and because plea decisions determine what must still be proved at sentencing.
The 25-year sentence is the disposition described by WKYT following Epps’ guilty plea, and it is the latest step in the criminal justice process tied to the 2023 death.
No further details about the underlying circumstances of the killing, the specific charge(s) used for the plea, or whether there are additional proceedings were provided in the report excerpted for this publication.
As with similar cases, the next practical steps for the case typically include the completion of sentencing administration and any lawful post-judgment filings, though those actions were not detailed in the WKYT reporting.
Why It Matters
- The sentence directly affects public safety and the accountability process for a homicide involving an infant.
- A guilty plea means the case progressed without a contested trial on the facts, with the sentence coming after the plea was accepted.
- The ruling underscores how quickly severe charges can move to long-term prison time when defendants plead guilty in capital or near-capital cases.
- The decision will be closely monitored by the victim’s family and the Lexington community as the legal case reaches its next administrative stages.
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Key Facts
- Syied Malik-Kawon Epps was sentenced to 25 years in prison, according to WKYT.
- WKYT reported the case involves the 2023 murder of Epps’ 9-month-old daughter.
- Epps pleaded guilty before being sentenced, WKYT reported.
- WKYT identified Epps as 31 years old in its report.
- The sentence was reported on July 1, 2026.