9-year-old derrick Lindsay from Pensacola, Florida, died after her «punishment» in the village her cousin Veronica Greene Posey, weighing about 325 pounds.
The girl tried to resuscitate the paramedics, but to save her failed, reports the Pensacola News Journal.
Veronica green Posey – cousin girl. She told police that sat on the girl in the chair to discipline her because she «did not listen and got out of control.» When she stood up and found that the child is not moving and not breathing, then began to render first aid.
According to Veronica, her weight is 325 pounds (147 kilograms). The woman was arrested, she was nominated charges of cruelty to a child and murder.
After the tragedy were arrested and the girl’s parents – 69-year-old grace Smith and 62-year-old James Smith. They are accused of improper handling of a child. In addition, officials said, the family already had problems with social services. For its part, the investigation leads and the Department of Florida for the family and children.
«Death Derici terrible, and we continue to work with the office of the Sheriff of Escambia to prosecute everyone who is involved in this incident,» said press Secretary Mike Carroll.
JUST IN: Arrest report says Veronica Posey disciplined 9 year-old girl Dericka Lindsay by sitting on top of her which led to death @weartv pic.twitter.com/SiwpQefzRD
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