A Texas mother is facing capital murder charges after allegedly causing fatal injuries to her 17-month-old daughter and abandoning her on a roadway.
According to Galveston Police Chief Doug Balli, officers responded to a report of an unresponsive child near Seawall Boulevard on the morning of October 23rd. They found the young girl on the pavement with signs of life and immediately began life-saving efforts. The child was transported to a hospital trauma center but tragically succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival.
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The victim’s mother, 30-year-old Channel Yonko, was taken into custody following the child’s death.
An affidavit obtained by KRIV-TV reveals chilling details, alleging that Yonko intentionally dropped her daughter from a hotel balcony. Investigators have reportedly obtained video footage that shows the child falling from the third floor.
In addition to the trauma from the fall, the child also had three puncture wounds.
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“This is a horrible crime,” stated Police Chief Balli. “All children deserve to feel safe around loved ones, especially their own mother.”
Yonko is currently being held without bond in the Galveston County Jail on a charge of capital murder.
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