Girl dies of anemia caused by lice; mom and grandmother charged with murder

• Little girl dies of anemia and malnutrition caused by lice.
• Doctors say she suffered from a severe lice infestation.
• Her mom and grandma have been charged with murder.

A 9-year-old girl died of anemia caused by a severe lice infestation. Now her grandmother and mother have been arrested and charged with murder. The two women could face lengthy jail sentences according to Publímetro & Telemundo.

The case has caused outrage among the public, as her mother and grandmother had initially been charged with child abuse since they knew about the girl’s illnesses and did nothing to treat her. Now the two face justice for their negligence.

WHAT HAPPENED TO THE LITTLE GIRL?

Authorities said that the child actually died of anemia, an infection caused by the lice and malnutrition. The damage to the child’s body was so great that she had no chance of surviving without medical intervention.

The incident took place in Tucson, Arizona. The girl’s mother and grandmother are under investigation for failing to get her treatment or taking her to the emergency room when she became seriously ill. Today they are in jail and have been charged with murder.

WHAT ELSE WERE THEY ACCUSED OF?

Sandra Kraykovich, 38, and Elizabeth Kraykovich, 64, the 9-year-old’s mother and grandmother, were arrested by the police after her death. At that time they were charged with child abuse. Since the autopsy results were released, their charges have been upgraded to murder.

On May 19 the forensic authorities determined the girl’s death was the result of: «anemia caused by an infestation of lice.» In addition, it was found that the girl suffered from malnutrition, which increased the severity of her ailments. Filed Under: Girl dies anemia lice

HER BODY GAVE OUT

But that was not all, a medical report indicated that the child also suffered from hepatic necrosis, iron deficiency and had fluid accumulation in her lungs. Her entire body collapsed due to so many illnesses that her mother and grandmother left untreated.

According to the Arizona Daily Star, on June 6, the child’s mother had her first hearing and a $40,000 bond was set. While she’s awaiting trial, her other two children, aged 11 and 13, were left in the care of her relatives who will have to protect them. Filed Under: Girl dies anemia lice

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