A mother and aunt of a 12-year-old girl have been arrested after the child's remains were found inside a container near an abandoned home, according to authorities.
The girl's mother, 29-year-old Karla Garcia, and her sister, 28-year-old Jackelyn Garcia, were taken into custody. Karla Garcia was charged with murder and child cruelty, while Jackelyn Garcia was charged with risk of injury to a child and child cruelty.
An arrest warrant was also issued for Karla Garcia's boyfriend, 30-year-old Jonatan Nanita, who was taken into custody Monday evening on charges of murder and tampering with evidence.
City officials announced the arrests in the death of Jacqueline "Mimi" Torres.
Author's summary: Three arrests made in death of 12-year-old girl.