A mother alleged by the authorities drowned her 7 -year -old daughter in a Van Nuys department this month was accused of murder, prosecutors announced on Tuesday.
Prosecutors also accused Graciela Castellanos37, or NUYS with assault for a serious crime of a child under 8 years, according to a press release from the Los Angeles County District Office. The authorities claim that Castellanos drowned his daughter, identified as Rebecca Castellanos, on April 11.
An autopsy determined that the girl died of Asperhyxia due to the compression of the neck and drowning, according to the forensic doctor of the Los Angeles County.
Castellanos declared himself not guilty on Tuesday, authorities said. She remains in custody instead or a bail of $ 2 million.
If it is convicted, Castellanos faces a sentence of maximum 25 years to life imprisonment.
“The supposed facts of this case, where a mother is a battery to take her life intentionally from her little son, are deeply tragic and deeply disturbing,” dist from the Los Angeles County. Atty Nathan Hochman said in a press release. “Our sympathy is with the family and loved ones of this young woman, whose life was reduced too soon.”
Bail of Castellanos He told ABC7 that his partner suffers from “mental and emotional health problems” and that he believes he was triggered by “a deep depression after discovering that he might not become a legal resident.”
Castellanos “was an almost perfect mother.” He was the sweetest mother in the world. “
