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Indiana Parents Arrested in Daughter's Neglect Death
17 Feb
Summary
- Girl, 11, found deceased in home after emergency call.
- Father and stepmother arrested on neglect charges.
- Potential prison sentence of 20 to 40 years looms.
In Stilesville, Indiana, a tragedy unfolded when an 11-year-old girl was discovered deceased in her home. First responders were alerted around 1:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 14, to a report of a child not breathing. Despite their efforts, the child could not be saved.
Authorities subsequently arrested the girl's father, Kenneth Vazquez, 39, and his wife, Elba Vazquez, 35. They have been charged with neglect of a dependent resulting in death, a first-degree felony. Initial court hearings were scheduled for February 17 but were reset to February 20, with no legal representation yet indicated.
The Hendricks County Sheriff's Office has not released further details regarding the circumstances of the child's death. Under Indiana law, a conviction for this charge carries a potential prison sentence of 20 to 40 years.
