Mobile woman charged with murder for allegedly beating her grandmother to death

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Mobile County Sheriff’s Officials say they have charged a woman with murder in the death of her grandmother. According to police, witnesses say the victim was beaten to death.

Here is the release:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Saturday, July 26, 2025, The Mobile County Sheriff’s Office responded to a medical emergency at 10355 Beverly Road, Irvington, Alabama.

Upon deputies’ arrival, Diane Marrow Trest (DOB 12/07/1954) was found unresponsive in her front yard with head trauma. A mallet was observed near her. Ms.Trest was pronounced deceased at the scene.

MCSO Major Crimes Detectives interviewed witnesses. Two individuals reported being flagged down by a female who stated Diane Trest had been beaten to death by JAILEN MIA LUPTON.

The driver then called 911. Another witness, a neighbor, stated LUPTON forced her way into her home, pushed her down, and demanded car keys, claiming she had just killed her grandmother.

MCSO Deputies arrested JAILEN MIA LUPTON (DOB 06/10/2007) for the death of her grandmother, Diane Trest.

LUPTON is charged with Murder and Burglary 2nd.

If anyone has any additional information about this crime, please call 251-574-8633 or go to our website www.mobileso.com/crimetip