Michigan woman charged with murder and child abuse following death of toddler she was babysitting
Child suffered multiple skull fractures
AP Wire Service, Associated Press
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DOUGLASS TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A 36-year-old western Michigan woman has been charged with murder and child abuse following the death of a toddler she was babysitting.
Kellie Barthel was arraigned Friday in Montcalm County District Court. Nearly 2-year-old Vayda Vasquez was found unresponsive March 2 in a Douglass Township home, northeast of Grand Rapids.
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She had suffered multiple skull fractures and later was pronounced dead. Barthel was arrested Wednesday. The Associated Press was unable Friday night to determine if Barthel has an attorney.
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