Chapter 1: The Birth of Tragedy

Amora Bain Carson entered the world on November 12, 2007, to parents Jesseca Carson and Arlen Mutina. Jesseca was a teenager and still in high school while Arlen was stationed overseas with the Armed Forces, a situation that likely contributed to their eventual separation.

Shortly after Amora’s birth, Jesseca began an online relationship with Blaine Milam. The couple soon got engaged on prom night and moved in together, appearing to create a happy family unit. Friends and family described Jesseca as a dedicated mother, and Blaine acted as a loving stepfather to Amora.

However, on December 2, 2008, chaos erupted when Blaine called emergency services in a panic, claiming he had found Amora lifeless. First responders arrived 20 minutes later to a nightmarish scene that indicated a homicide had occurred. Amora’s body was discovered hidden in a hole in the bathroom floor, which was under renovation.

The injuries on her tiny body were horrific—at least 18 broken ribs, multiple abrasions, and 24