Woman faces first-degree murder in 3-year-old’s death
July 31st, 2009
Associated Press
PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say a woman has been indicted on first-degree murder and child abuse charges in the death of a 3-year-old Peoria girl in her care.
A Maricopa County grand jury indicted 27-year-old Ayrin Vick on Tuesday but it was not announced until Thursday by the county Attorney’s Office.
Vick was arrested on July 22 in the case.
According to a probable cause statement filed by Peoria police, Vick was at home on April 7 caring for Natalia Santillan, who was the niece of Vick’s boyfriend.
Woman faces first-degree murder
Police say Vick called 911claiming that the child had suddenly collapsed.
The girl was transported to a hospital, where she died.
Police say an investigation showed the cause of death was internal injuries which were the result of blunt force trauma.
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