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Daughter Holds Dying Mother in Heartbreaking Final Moments
3 Nov
Summary
- Shawntae Brown died in the arms of her firstborn daughter Aleisha
- Aleisha and her siblings witnessed their father's abuse of their mother
- Aleisha is now fulfilling her mother's dream of going to college
In 2025, Aleisha Brown reflects on the tragic events that unfolded five years ago when her mother, Shawntae, died in her arms at the age of 34. Aleisha, who was 15 at the time, along with her 14-year-old brother and 7-year-old sister, were present in the home as their father, Joshua, fatally beat their mother after a 24-hour episode of abuse.
Aleisha recalls how her father, a changed man after returning from deployment in Afghanistan, had become increasingly abusive towards the family, installing cameras and constantly monitoring them. On the day of the fatal incident, a trivial trigger caused him to snap, and he brutally attacked Shawntae as the children tried in vain to de-escalate the situation.
Despite the trauma, Aleisha is now honoring her mother's memory by pursuing her dream of going to college, which Shawntae had always wanted for her. Aleisha describes her mother as "the best mom" and a selfless woman who put her children first, even sacrificing her own aspirations to become a doctor. Now, Aleisha is determined to embody her mother's values and passion, ensuring Shawntae's legacy lives on.
