Ill. Dad Sentenced for Fatally Beating Teen Daughter He ‘Did Not Trust’ After Argument Over Attending High School Prom

Mar. 15, 2025

Mia Maro; Mohammed Almaru.Photo:Gofundme.com; Illinois Department of Corrections

Gofundme.com; Illinois Department of Corrections

An Illinois father will spend decades behind bars for killing his teenage daughter after an argument over the girl attending her high school prom, according to multiple news reports.

Mohammed Almaru.Illinois Department of Corrections

Illinois Department of Corrections

In the days prior to her death, Maro contacted a relative saying she was scared her father might “beat” or “kill” her, Fox 32 reported, citing court documents.

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On aGoFundMe campaigncreated in the wake of her death, loved ones described Maro as a “beautiful soul” and a girl who had “a thirst for life.”

Mia Maro.Gofundme.com

Gofundme.com

“Mia was an amazing daughter, niece, sister, granddaughter and the best friend anyone could encounter,” the fundraiser’s description reads. “Mia’s mother was incapacitated 3 years ago forcing her to grow up too quick.”

“She stepped in at the age of 15 and quickly became a primary part in her mother’s care,” it continued. “Mia did so with love and patience. Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Mia absolutely adored her.”

PEOPLE reached out to the Cook County State Attorney’s Office for comment on the case but did not hear back in time for publication.

source: people.com