Former NFL and CFL Player Sentenced to Life in Prison for 5-Year-Old Daughter’s Death

Cierre Wood, a former professional football player, has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 10 years for the 2019 death of his then-girlfriend’s 5-year-old daughter, La’Rayah Davis. Wood, 33, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and felony child abuse charges as part of a plea deal in April.

According to the Associated Press, Wood was arrested on April 14, 2019, five days after La’Rayah’s death. An arrest report obtained by a local Las Vegas news station revealed that Wood had forced the young girl to run sprints and do wall squats at home, claiming he was trying to get her “on the right path due to her being chunky.”

La’Rayah died of blunt force trauma and a lacerated liver, with multiple rib fractures that may not have been recent. Wood’s then-girlfriend, Amy Taylor, was also arrested and pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and felony child abuse charges as part of a separate plea deal.

Wood’s football career spanned several years, including stints with the Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills, and the Canadian Football League. He was signed by the Houston Texans in 2013 as an undrafted free agent and played three games before being released for an unspecified violation of team rules.

The sentence marks a tragic end to Wood’s football career, which was marked by a series of controversies and setbacks. The case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of child abuse and the importance of protecting vulnerable children.

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