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Texas Parents Arrested After 12-Year-Old Dies from Untreated Injuries

Authorities say the couple attempted to treat their daughter's severe injuries with smoothies and vitamins instead of seeking medical help.

  • Miranda Sipps, a 12-year-old cheerleader, died after four days without proper medical care.
  • Her mother, Denise Balbaneda, and stepfather, Gerald Gonzalez, have been charged with injury to a child by omission.
  • The couple allegedly avoided seeking medical attention to prevent law enforcement involvement.
  • Sipps was found unresponsive and unable to breathe when her parents finally called 911.
  • An autopsy is being conducted to determine the exact cause of her injuries and death.
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