Houston mother faces capital murder charges for alleged balcony attack that led to her toddler's death.

A 30-year-old Houston mother, Channel Yonko, appeared in court on charges of capital murder for allegedly throwing her 17-month-old daughter, Hannah, off a hotel balcony in Galveston. Hannah was found with severe injuries, including stab wounds, and died at a trauma center. Yonko, who is being held without bond, is set to be indicted by a grand jury in January, with the trial expected to start in 2025. Prosecutors are considering the death penalty.

November 26, 2024
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