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Jasper mother of 3 murdered over weekend, police charge boyfriend

She leaves behind three young children ages 2, 3 and 5-years-old.

JASPER, Texas — Police in Jasper are investigating the murder of a young mother of three.

The body of Rosalin Lewis, 24, was found early Saturday morning after Jasper Police officers were called to the Myrtis Village Apartments in the 200 block of Myrtis street at about 4 a.m. according to  Jasper Police.

Police say her cause of death was "blunt force trauma."

She leaves behind three young children ages 2, 3 and 5-years-old according to a GoFundMe set up to help her family.

Jasper Police have arrested her boyfriend, William Christian Thomas, 23, of Livingston and charged him in her death.

He is being held in the Jasper County jail on a murder charge. His bond has been set at $1 million.

Lewis was a cheerleading coach, who along with her mom, Schwanda Scott, founded "Stunning Stars Cheer & Dance, while Lewis was a still a senior in high school according to the GoFundMe page.

Credit: Family Photo

She had dreamed of becoming a veterinarian tech as well as continuing to lead and coach at Stunning Stars.

Lewis also coached at Jasper Youth Cheer and offered private coaching according to the GoFundMe which was posted by her mom.

She was described as "warm and inviting to anyone who crossed her path."

(EDITOR'S NOTE: A previous version of the story incorrectly said she had been shot after 12News received incorrect information. 12News regrets the error.)

This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

Credit: Jasper County Sheriff's Office
William Christian Thomas

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