IRVINGTON, Ala. (WPMI) — 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 Ma 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/crimetips/