Brooklyn Mother Charged in Death of 6-Year-Old Daughter Found in Bathtub

Karla Espinal, 26, faces multiple charges after her daughter was found unresponsive in a water-filled tub with signs of a struggle, according to police.

The 6-year-old girl was discovered unresponsive in a bathtub at her Brooklyn home on Friday and later pronounced dead at Brookdale University Medical Center.
Police observed blood clots in the child’s eyes, suggesting a potential struggle, and sources indicated she may have been submerged for up to 20 minutes.
The girl’s mother, Karla Espinal, was arrested Saturday and charged with second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and acting in a manner injurious to a child.
Neighbors described the family as seemingly loving, with no prior signs of trouble, though one neighbor reported hearing screams early Friday morning.
The medical examiner is conducting an autopsy to determine the official cause of death, and the investigation remains ongoing.