Maryland woman, teen daughter allegedly beat great-grandfather, 71, to death over parking space

A Maryland mother and her teenage daughter allegedly beat a great-grandfather over a parking spot, leading to his death weeks later, and now the mom could be hit with a new homicide charge.

Kiannah Bonaparte, 49, was initially charged with first- and second-degree assault, conspiracy to commit first-degree assault, and reckless endangerment for the brutal attack on 71-year-old Baltimore transportation investigator Gregory Turnipseed, according to WBAL.

The charges will most likely be upgraded to homicide after Turnipseed’s death was officially ruled a homicide by the medical examiner and Bonaparte rejected a plea deal Wednesday, Fox Baltimore reported.

The mom is accused of kicking Turnipseed, who was on the job for Baltimore DOT, in the head — causing an ultimately fatal brain bleed — during the parking spot madness on October 15, 2025.

According to prosecutors, the great-grandfather approached Bonaparte’s car to let her know another vehicle was waiting for the space she was turning into. 

Bonaparte’s 15-year-old daughter allegedly jumped out of the passenger seat and punched the Turnipseed in the face. 

When the 71-year-old tried to restrain the teen, Bonaparte allegedly jumped on his back, causing him to fall. 

The mom then delivered the final blow — kicking him in the head while he was down before driving off, prosecutors said.

Turnipseed suffered a brain bleed and memory loss, but was able to identify Bonaparte in a lineup.

He was hospitalized and underwent surgery, but couldn’t be saved. He died nearly six weeks after the attack, just one day before Thanksgiving.

Turnipseed’s daughter, La’Cheryl Turnipseed-White, and cousin, Deborah Carrington, were present during the court proceedings on Tuesday. 

“I just thought it wasn’t real. I didn’t believe it until I actually saw it. I just couldn’t believe that someone would do that to him,” Turnipseed-White told WBAL.

“He would help anybody. He’s always been like that,” Turnipseed-White said.

“It was very emotional seeing Miss Bonaparte today,” Carrington added.

“It was a horrendous thing that she did to a very nice, loving person.”

It’s unclear if Bonaparte’s daughter is facing any charges.