Karla Espinal, a 26-year-old from East New York, has been indicted on multiple charges, including assault and endangering a child, after allegedly drowning her 6-year-old daughter in a bathtub. The tragic incident occurred on February 7, 2025, when her daughter, Madeline Tavarez, was found unresponsive. Emergency responders declared the child dead shortly after arriving at the hospital. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez described the case as distressing and confirmed an ongoing investigation with potential for additional charges as they await findings from the Chief Medical Examiner.
"This innocent child had her whole life ahead of her when the person she depended on allegedly drowned her in a bathtub. This is a distressing and unspeakable case, which we continue to investigate to ensure that this defendant is held fully accountable."
"The case remains under investigation as the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determines the final cause and manner of death. Prosecutors indicated that additional charges may be filed based on the findings."
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