Arrests Made in Connection with 12-Year-Old Girl's Death
A mother and aunt of a 12-year-old girl have been arrested after the child's remains were found inside a container near an abandoned home, according to authorities.
- Karla Garcia, 29, the girl's mother, was arrested and charged with murder and child cruelty.
- Jackelyn Garcia, 28, the girl's aunt, was charged with risk of injury to a child and child cruelty.
- Jonatan Nanita, 30, Karla Garcia's boyfriend, was taken into custody with an arrest warrant for murder and tampering with evidence.
The girl, Jacqueline "Mimi" Torres, was identified by city officials as the victim.
No statement from the authorities or the suspects has been released.
Author's summary: Mother and aunt arrested after girl's remains found.