Channel Yonko, 30, faces capital murder charges following the death of her 17-month-old daughter, Hannah, who was discovered with traumatic injuries near a Kroger in Galveston. The toddler was rushed to a hospital but did not survive.
Channel Yonko, 30, was apprehended and charged with capital murder by the police in Galveston, Texas, after the death of her 17-month-old daughter, Hannah. The incident was tragic. The infant was discovered abandoned near the Galveston Seawall with severe injuries and subsequently passed away at a local hospital.
Officers responded to reports of a neglected child outside a Kroger near 59th Street and Seawall Boulevard at approximately 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday. The discovery was made. The girl was discovered by Brandon Uriba, who described a heart-wrenching scene in which she was lying under a blanket and clothed in pink pajamas. "It was heartbreaking to see a precious, beautiful, perfect little girl laying there lifeless," according to him.
Hannah was transported to the trauma center at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, where physicians endeavored to preserve her life. Nevertheless, she succumbed to her injuries, which were classified as traumatic and self-inflicted by the authorities.
Galveston Police Chief Doug Balli underscored the gravity of the situation, declaring, "This is a horrific offense." It is imperative that all children experience a sense of security when they are in the presence of their loved ones, particularly their mothers.
At present, Channel Yonko is being detained in the Galveston County Jail without bond. The community convened for a vigil in memory of Hannah, during which residents and local officials expressed their sorrow and demanded justice.
