Mother of Brooklyn child found dead in bathtub faces indictment

Police say they discovered Madeline Tavarez after responding to a phone call from a home on Elton Street.

News 12 Staff

Feb 15, 2025, 12:48 PM

Updated 45 days ago

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The mother of a 6-year-old who was found dead in a Brooklyn bathroom was indicted on Friday.
Police say they discovered Madeline Tavarez after responding to a phone call from a home on Elton Street.
They say 26-year-old Karla Espinal is charged with assault, reckless endangerment and acting in a way that put a child in danger.
Court documents state that she told police she was baptizing the girl.