27-year-old Danielle Dechert was sentenced to 40 years in prison for smothering her infant daughter while under the influence, failing to seek medical help, and having a prior felony conviction.
Danielle Ivy Dechert, 27, from Blanco County, Texas, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for smothering her 5-month-old daughter, Rheylene Ledesma. Dechert, under the influence of an illegal substance while co-sleeping, failed to seek medical help for over eight hours after the incident. Her sentence was increased due to a prior felony conviction in 2014 for evading a motor vehicle and endangering a child. The Texas Rangers investigated the case.
September 16, 2024
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