Fla. man charged in death of boy found in gator also stabbed child’s mom over 100 times: report

A man from Florida was charged in the death of his 2-year-old son, after the body of the toddler was allegedly found stabbed in the mouth of an alligator, following a birthday party hosted by his mother. The report said she hosted the party after saying it about 100 times.

Thomas Mosley allegedly killed 20-year-old Jeffery Pashun and 21-year-old Taylen Mosley, his little brother, after a 21st birthday party at his mom’s apartment in St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay Times reported.

According to the report, a bloodstained cleaning bottle with Mosley’s fingerprints on it was discovered beneath the bed, along with a bloody shoeprint bearing a Gucci emblem on the bathroom floor, where Jeffery’s body was also located.

The young boy was subsequently discovered within the jaws of the alligator, yet the precise details surrounding his demise remained ambiguous.

The horrific specifics were disclosed after Mosley was apprehended and accused of two instances of premeditated homicide for fatally stabbing Jeffery over 100 times in the restroom of her Lincoln Shores residence.

Murder suspect Thomas Mosley, 21,
Thomas Mosley, 21, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office)

Last week, Jeffery made the choice to host a get-together for his birthday while Mosley had only been residing in the residence for a few weeks, as indicated by official police documents.

Based on a sworn statement mentioned by the media organization, attendees departed the gathering around 5:15 p.M., Leaving Taylen and his parents remaining in the apartment.

The boy was subsequently discovered within the jaws of the alligator, precisely where Mosley had initially departed at approximately 8:40 p.M., Proceeding towards the vicinity of Lake Maggiore in close proximity to Dell Holmes Park.

As per the sworn statement, he reached his mother’s adjacent residence around 9 p.M. With “serious cuts” on his hands and arms. Subsequently, he proceeded to his mother’s nearby residence.

As per the record, Mosley was accepted at St. Anthony’s Hospital, where he subsequently arrived with injuries that were “in line with wounds resulting from slipping during a knife assault.”

Officials stated that they went to the apartment on North Street Fourth, outside the sidewalk, when they couldn’t reach her through FaceTime daily. They grew worried for the family on Thursday morning when they found blood.

Taylen Mosley, 2, whose body was found in an alligator
St. Petersburg police announced the body of missing toddler Taylen Mosley was found in an alligator’s mouth, a day after his mother’s murder.
Taylen Mosley, 2, whose body was found in an alligator
Mosley allegedly put Taylen’s body into a lake, where it was found inside an alligator’s mouth.
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They contacted the administration, who unlocked the entrance and discovered Jeffery’s corpse and an “extremely brutal crime scene” within.

Officials stated that the victim was lying on the bathroom floor with more than 100 stab injuries.

As per the sworn statement, a bloodied cleansing container was discovered beneath a bed, bearing a fingerprint that was subsequently confirmed to belong to Mosley. Additionally, a blood-stained shoeprint displaying a Gucci logo was found in the bathroom.

Taylen was nowhere to be found.

Pashun Jeffery, 20, who was stabbed more than 100 times
Pashun Jeffery, 20, Taylen’s mother, was stabbed more than 100 times, police said.
St Petersburg Police Department/Facebook

The authorities conducted an extensive search for the boy by utilizing a bloodhound from the K-9 unit of the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, deploying drones and a helicopter, and issuing an Amber Alert.

When a bystander reported observing something in the jaws of a crocodile, law enforcement officials fired at the creature and retrieved Taylen’s remains.

Jeffery’s family mentioned that she had recently begun living independently while looking after her young child.

Teddy bears at a memorial for Tayen
A memorial for 2-year-old Taylen Mosley.
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Her aunt Theo Brickhouse-Sails expressed, “This marked her inaugural month of residing here and she was extremely pleased to have acquired a superior abode compared to her previous one. She was thriving splendidly for someone in their twenties. She yearned for a greater fulfillment in life.”

A picture shared on a GoFundMe page depicts Jeffery embracing Taylen during her high school commencement.

“We selected this image because it captures Pashun’s sense of accomplishment in that particular moment,” expressed Lakita Denson, Pashun’s mother, and Brickhouse-Sails.

Taylen Mosley, 2, whose body was found in an alligator
“Taylen was a sweet and happy toddler and loved his mom,” his family said.
St Petersburg Police Department/Facebook

“She expressed her desire to make her son’s life better and showed how beautiful Pashun was in this picture. She was wearing her graduation gown while holding Taylen, who was just a baby.”

They wrote about the slain mother, “The person who had been employed at a nearby CVS,” “we will feel the absence of her cheerful expression, joyful laughter, and insights on life.” Taylen, an adorable and content toddler, was fond of his mother.

They included: “Witnessing their togetherness and affection towards one another was a true gift.”

The family launched a GoFundMe page to help with the search efforts, after Taylen said that the memorial expenses would go far and raised nearly $30,000.