Shaquille O'Neal So Moved by Shaniya Davis Murder, He Paid for 5-Year-Old's Funeral
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O'Neal's spokeswoman says the Cleveland Cavaliers player was touched by the stories and got in touch with the family to see what he could do to help.
More than 2,000 people attended the girl's funeral Sunday. Her body was found Nov. 16 beside a rural road amongst garbage bags and deer carcasses.
Her mother, Antoinette Davis, is charged with human trafficking and child abuse involving prostitution. Mario McNeill, an acquaintance of the girl's mother, is charged with murder, rape and kidnapping in the case.
McNeill was arrested days after police say he was seen on video surveillance carrying Shaniya Davis in a hotel in Sanford, N.C., about 30 miles from the girl's home and 40 miles from Raleigh. Shaniya Davis' body was found in Sanford.
According to North Carolina correction authorities, Antoinette Davis is pregnant with another child. She remains in custody.
O'Neal is recovering from a shoulder injury that has sidelined him for six straight games since getting hurt Nov. 12 against Miami.
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