Vigil held for South Carolina kid that died after abuse

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) - - A 10-year-old kid passed away last week from injuries she suffered at the hands of her dad back in 2015. Family, buddies and next-door neighbors came together Sunday to honor her memory in a candlelight vigil.

White and purple balloons could be seen drifting above the home of Egypt Morales.

" She was an actually pleased infant," Kaya Jackson said. "She was special requirements so she couldn't move, talk or stroll. She was partially blind, she had a vision disability however she liked Gracie's Corner, she enjoyed listening to music, she enjoyed lights."

Jackson said that her daughter Egypt was just 18 months old when she was beaten into a coma by her dad causing a severe brain injury.

Jackson stated on Monday that Egypt died as a result of that abuse.

" Egypt was nonverbal, feeding tube dependency, quadriplegic, had cerebral palsy, she had epilepsy from shaken infant syndrome and I just desire people to understand never ever shake a child," Jackson continued. "Take a break, walk away due to the fact that no kid deserves what my child has actually been through."

At the home where Jackson shared many memories with Egypt is where liked ones collected for a candlelight vigil.

" I liked her like my own child," a friend of the family stated while speaking with the crowd.

Egypt's aunt included, "It is a hurtful day however god acquired an angel."

Egypt's grandpa emphasized that she was a blessing.

" She came here for one factor to let us know that there is a God. Egypt lived passed the time she was supposed to live when she was born, we didn't expect her to live this long."

Jackson stated although Egypt's time on earth was short, her 10 years were absolutely nothing short of a wonder.

" She was a fighter from the time she was injured all the method as much as her death, she attempted to stick on to life even when they were coding her, she was a strong fighter, she was a warrior," Jackson recalled.

Simply as Egypt was a fighter, Jackson stated she would continue to fight for Egypt's cause.

" I am going to continue raising awareness and possibly attempting to change the law since her biological father remains in prison right now and they are not updating the charges," Jackson stated. "Justice has actually not been served even though it occurred 9 years later on, he still ought to be held liable for his actions because my child never had the opportunity to walk, run or be a typical child."

Egypt's daddy, Joseph Morales, was sentenced to 18 years in jail and is currently forecasted to be released in June 2030.

Following Egypt's death, the Laurens Police Department connected to the Eighth Judicial Circuit Solicitor's office to go over service charges against Joseph Morales.

Nevertheless, according to a South Carolina law, individuals can not be prosecuted for murder if the injuries inflicted lead to death at least three years later.