A Florida girl died on Saturday afternoon after her adult cousin allegedly sat on her to punish her for misbehaving.
Veronica Green Posey, 64, has been charged with cruelty towards and child and homicide in the death of her 9-year-old cousin, Dericka Lindsay, according to an arrest report from the Escambia County Sheriff.
Posey — who weighs 325 pounds — sat on the girl for being “out of control,” the report alleges. Posey told police that she stood up and realized that Dericka was unresponsive. She started CPR and called 911.
Two other family members have been arrested and charged with child neglect for allegedly failing to report the abuse,...
Veronica Green Posey, 64, has been charged with cruelty towards and child and homicide in the death of her 9-year-old cousin, Dericka Lindsay, according to an arrest report from the Escambia County Sheriff.
Posey — who weighs 325 pounds — sat on the girl for being “out of control,” the report alleges. Posey told police that she stood up and realized that Dericka was unresponsive. She started CPR and called 911.
Two other family members have been arrested and charged with child neglect for allegedly failing to report the abuse,...
- 10/17/2017
- by Steve Helling
- PEOPLE.com
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