DA seeks death penalty for woman charged with murder of 4-year-old girl found in car trunk - Gainesville Times

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DA seeks death penalty for woman charged with murder of 4-year-old girl found in car trunk

Jessica Motes enters Hall County Magistrate Court Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, for a committal hearing on charges of murder and concealing death. - photo by Scott Rogers

11272025 MOTES 2.jpg — Jessica Motes enters Hall County Magistrate Court Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, for a committal hearing on charges of murder and concealing death. - photo by Scott Rogers

Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for a Flowery Branch woman charged with murder after a 4-year-old girl was found dead in the trunk of her car in a Sam’s Club parking lot last year.