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.