Ex-GF’s Daughter Killed: Spine Severed – Details
- Travis Ray Thompson, 27, of Florida, has been sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree murder of 2-year-old Jacklyn Schwingel, his ex-girlfriend's daughter.The tragic incident, wich occurred...
- On may 3, 2022, jacklyn Schwingel was rushed to a hospital in critical condition.
- According to the Fifth judicial Circuit State Attorney’s office, Jacklyn was found "lifeless, with a shallow pulse and a distended abdomen." thompson and the child's mother transported her...
Travis Ray Thompson received a life sentence for the murder of Jacklyn Schwingel, his ex-girlfriend’s two-year-old daughter, marking a horrifying end to a Florida case. The child’s spine was severed—the autopsy detailed traumatic injuries, a brutal reality of the crime. News Directory 3 reports that Thompson, who was caring for the toddler, claimed ignorance of the events.Medical staff quickly suspected foul play, leading to a swift investigation and Thompson’s arrest. the tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of child vulnerability. Discover what the next steps are in the aftermath of this disturbing case.
Florida Man Gets Life for Toddler’s Murder
Updated June 11, 2025
Travis Ray Thompson, 27, of Florida, has been sentenced to life in prison for the first-degree murder of 2-year-old Jacklyn Schwingel, his ex-girlfriend’s daughter.The tragic incident, wich occurred in May 2022, involved severe trauma to the child’s torso and spine.
On may 3, 2022, jacklyn Schwingel was rushed to a hospital in critical condition. Despite medical intervention, she died from her injuries. Her mother told Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies that she had left Jacklyn in Thompson’s care before heading to work. Shortly after, she received a call about her daughter’s condition.
According to the Fifth judicial Circuit State Attorney’s office, Jacklyn was found “lifeless, with a shallow pulse and a distended abdomen.” thompson and the child’s mother transported her to the hospital when she stopped breathing.
Medical staff suspected internal bleeding, prompting them to alert law enforcement and the Department of Children and Families. Thompson claimed he was in another room when he heard a loud noise and found the child unresponsive. “Despite being the only person left with the victim, Thompson claimed he did not no how the victim became injured,” the attorney’s office stated.
An autopsy determined that jacklyn’s cause of death was “traumatic injuries to the victim’s torso with a severing of her spine and internal bleeding behind her abdomen.” The medical examiner concluded that notable force was applied to the child’s body, bending her backward beyond her natural range of motion until her back broke.
Thompson was subsequently arrested and charged. Prosecutors noted that the mother had ended her relationship with Thompson a week before the incident.
⚠️ WARNING: This post contains graphic descriptions of violence & child abuse.
Travis Ray Thompson, 27, of Florida, will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of first-degree murder in the horrific May 2022 death of 2-year-old Jacklyn Schwingel. Jurors… pic.twitter.com/R06AwNw97q
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What’s next
Thompson will spend the remainder of his life in prison. The case serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of children and the importance of vigilance in protecting them from harm. Authorities continue to investigate similar cases of child abuse in Florida.