A Dallas teen is facing trial for the alleged murder of his 17-year-old girlfriend, Ikea Hood, just weeks after she welcomed her first child. Hood, a junior on the Lancaster High drill team, was tragically shot in her family’s home. Police arrested 18-year-old Trevon Wright, who had been dating Hood until she discovered, through a paternity test, that he wasn’t the father of her baby.
On the morning of January 7, 2024, Hood was found dead in her bedroom, shot just feet away from her three-week-old daughter. Her mother, Tequoya Lester, described the horrifying scene, breaking down as she recounted finding her daughter.
Wright, who was 17 at the time, fled the home, leaving Hood lifeless. The defense argues there’s no direct evidence placing Wright at the crime scene, while prosecutors point to circumstantial evidence that could implicate him.
Emotional testimony from Hood’s family has had a profound impact on the courtroom, with trial experts suggesting it could sway jurors in favor of the prosecution. For Hood’s loved ones, the trial marks a painful return to the tragic loss they suffered. As the trial continues, the focus remains on seeking justice for Ikea Hood and her young daughter.
