Autopsy shows toddler died from abuse
Authorities in Chicago said they are investigating the mother of a 3-year-old girl who died from child abuse. Karen Hawkins of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Service says the office is conducting the investigation following the death of 3-year-old Ashley Mendoza. The girl's body was found Sunday night at a home on the city's Northwest Side.
The Cook County medical examiner's office ruled Ashley's death a homicide after an autopsy revealed she had multiple injuries. Hawkins says there were no prior reports to the agency about the family and there were no other children in the home.
Police say a relative has been arrested but would not elaborate because the charges against the person are pending.
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.