North Las Vegas parents sentenced in death of their missing toddler

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The body of Zaela Walker, a three-year-old girl who went missing in 2018, has still not been found.

Las Vegas Review-Journal newsman  Noble Brigham September 18, 2024. (Sam Morris/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

/ Las Vegas Review-Journal

July 23, 2026 - 11:39 am

Updated July 23, 2026 - 11:43 am

The assemblage of Zaela Walker, a 3-year-old miss who went missing successful 2018, inactive has not been found.

But connected Thursday, a justice sentenced her North Las Vegas parents, who pleaded guilty successful transportation with her death.

Ricky Beasley, 35, pleaded blameworthy to second-degree execution successful April. Chief District Judge Tierra Jones ordered him to service 12 10 to 25 years successful prison, with implicit 7 years recognition for clip already spent incarcerated.

Lakeia Walker pleaded blameworthy to accessory to perpetrate murder. Jones sentenced her to probation, with a two- to five-year suspended sentence.

This is simply a processing story. Check backmost for updates.

Contact Noble Brigham astatine nbrigham@reviewjournal.com.

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