Mom charged with murder for allegedly drowning 7-year-old daughter: DA
California Mom Charged with Murder for Allegedly Drowning 7-Year-Old Daughter
A tragic incident unfolded in Van Nuys, California, where Graciela Castellanos, a 37-year-old mother, has been charged with murder for allegedly drowning her 7-year-old daughter. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office revealed that the horrific crime took place on April 11 in an apartment.
According to reports from a neighbor who spoke to Los Angeles ABC station KABC, the neighbor heard the young girl pleading, “Mommy, please no,” as the tragic events unfolded.
Tragically, first responders arrived at the scene and pronounced the 7-year-old girl dead. This heartbreaking incident has left the community in shock and sorrow.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman expressed deep sadness over the case, calling it “profoundly tragic and deeply unsettling.” He extended sympathies to the family and loved ones of the young victim, whose life was tragically cut short.
In court, Castellanos pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and assault on a child under 8 years old causing death. Her next court appearance is scheduled for June 17 as the legal process unfolds.
