Jermaine Lavanda Bass, 32, was convicted of murder, attempted murder and two counts of aggravated child abuse related to the fatal shooting of 5-year-old Jaylah Bass and the severe wounding of her 8-year-old brother, also named Jermaine but known as “J.J.” Both children were shot in their heads.

A Tampa father who shot his two children in the head was sentenced to life in prison on Monday. Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden shared his theory on the "unusual" circumstances that may have led to the deaths of Gene Hackman, his wife Betsy Arakawa and their dog.

Jermaine Bass was convicted of murdering his daughter, Jaylah, 5, and attempting to murder his son, “J.J.,” 8.

Jermaine Bass was found guilty of murder, attempted murder and aggravated child abuse last week in the 2022 incident.

A Tampa judge sentenced Jermaine Bass to life in prison without parole for shooting his two children, killing his 5-year-old daughter. Family members, and Bass himself, spoke in court during Monday's hearing.