The NYPD has charged Karla Espinal, 26, with multiple offenses in connection with the death of her 6-year-old daughter, found dead in a bathtub at their Brooklyn home on February 8, 2025. The charges include assault in the second degree and reckless endangerment.
- Mother charged in daughter's bathtub death
- Karla Espinal faces multiple serious charges
- Daughter found with signs of struggle
- Victim pronounced dead at medical center
- Father suspects murder, seeks answers
- Neighbors shocked by the tragic incident
On Friday afternoon, police responded to a call regarding an unconscious child at a residence in Highland Park. Upon arrival around 1:30 p.m., they discovered the girl submerged in a full bathtub with signs indicating she had struggled prior to her death. She was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to Brookdale University Medical Center.
Espinal was taken into custody later that evening, facing serious charges related to her daughter’s death. According to sources, blood clots were found in the child’s eyes, suggesting foul play. A friend of the victim’s father expressed his belief that someone murdered the girl but did not specify who he suspected.
- Karla Espinal is charged with assault in the second degree.
- She faces additional charges for acting injuriously towards a child and reckless endangerment.
- The girl was reported as happy by neighbors who often saw her playing with her parents.
Neighbors have expressed shock over the incident, describing the family as loving and close-knit. One neighbor noted hearing screams early on the morning of February 8 before discovering what had happened later that day. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities gather more information about this tragic case.
This case highlights significant concerns regarding child safety and well-being within families. As investigations continue, further details may emerge about what led to this heartbreaking event.
