Texas Parents Charged in Infant Daughter's Death
Jasmine Marie Ellison's attorney argued for a lower bond on June 3, 2026, in Harris County, Texas, as Ellison and Glenn Wayne Smith remain in custody following the death of their 5-month-old daughter, Ja'nae, on October 3, 2024. As of June 3, 2026: Smith faces charges of causing serious bodily injury to a child, and Ellison is accused of causing serious bodily injury by omission. Prosecutors allege the infant suffered abuse over four days starting September 26, 2024, and that parents delayed seeking medical help for four days. The infant was found with a brain bleed and multiple rib fractures; Smith's bail was set at $250,000 and Ellison's at $150,000.
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June 2026 — 1 developments
Jasmine Marie Ellison's attorney argued for a lower bond, citing her community ties and employment, as both parents remain in custody at the Harris County Jail.
Jasmine Marie Ellison's attorney argued for a lower bond, citing her community ties and employment, as both parents remain in custody at the Harris County Jail. Glenn Wayne Smith faces charges of causing serious bodily injury to a child, while Ellison is accused of causing serious bodily injury by omission. The infant died on October 3, 2024, after allegedly suffering abuse over four days and a four-day delay in seeking medical help.
November 2024 — 1 developments
Glenn Wayne Smith and Jasmine Marie Ellison were reportedly due back in court in November 2024, while being held on a combined bond of $400,000.
Glenn Wayne Smith and Jasmine Marie Ellison were reportedly due back in court in November 2024, while being held on a combined bond of $400,000.
October 2024 — 5 developments
Glenn Wayne Smith and Jasmine Marie Ellison are facing charges after their 5-month-old daughter, Ja'nae, died from alleged abuse.
Glenn Wayne Smith and Jasmine Marie Ellison are facing charges after their 5-month-old daughter, Ja'nae, died from alleged abuse. Prosecutors claim the abuse occurred over four days, beginning September 26, 2024, and that the parents delayed calling 911 until September 29, 2024. The infant was found with a brain bleed, multiple rib fractures, and died on October 3, 2024.
Reports indicated that Jasmine Marie Ellison, the mother, had observed injuries on the child and con…
Reports indicated that Jasmine Marie Ellison, the mother, had observed injuries on the child and contacted the hospital prior to the infant's death but did not bring her in immediately.
Court documents revealed the infant suffered both old and new fractures, a brain bleed, and that medical examiners indicated the injuries were from aggressive shaking.
Court documents revealed the infant suffered both old and new fractures, a brain bleed, and that medical examiners indicated the injuries were from aggressive shaking. Smith's bail was set at $250,000, and Ellison's at $150,000.
Glenn Wayne Smith, 25, and Jasmine Marie Ellison, 24, were arrested and charged with felony injury to a child.
Glenn Wayne Smith, 25, and Jasmine Marie Ellison, 24, were arrested and charged with felony injury to a child.
The infant succumbed to her severe injuries sustained from alleged abuse.
The infant succumbed to her severe injuries sustained from alleged abuse.
September 2024 — 2 developments
During the infant's hospitalization, Glenn Wayne Smith and Jasmine Marie Ellison allegedly provided …
During the infant's hospitalization, Glenn Wayne Smith and Jasmine Marie Ellison allegedly provided inconsistent statements to medical staff regarding the cause of the child's injuries.
A 5-month-old infant was admitted to a Houston hospital with severe injuries, including multiple rib fractures and a brain bleed, indicating aggressive shaking.
A 5-month-old infant was admitted to a Houston hospital with severe injuries, including multiple rib fractures and a brain bleed, indicating aggressive shaking. Medical staff noted the child was brain dead upon arrival.