Jahara Malik, now 18, pleaded guilty on March 16, 2026, to manslaughter with a deadly weapon in the December 20, 2024, stabbing death of her ex-boyfriend Yahkeim Lollar, 17, in a Miami apartment parking garage. She faces up to 30 years at sentencing, potentially on May 5, with her attorney seeking youthful offender status or alternatives like boot camp.
Incident Recap
Malik grabbed a knife for protection after misplacing pepper spray, then met Lollar where they were “horseplaying,” leading to a chest stab wound; surveillance captured her dropping the weapon. Lollar died at Ryder Trauma Center; the medical examiner ruled it a homicide.
Family Reactions
Lollar’s mother demands maximum punishment, rejecting the horseplay claim amid relationship tensions. His father called it preventable, frustrated by delays in charging her.
Legal Outcome
No plea deal was involved, leaving sentencing to the judge who outlined options from probation to 30 years. Malik showed remorse, performed aid, and called 911 post-stabbing.
