Soldier and wife accused of killing toddler

[unhappycamper]

Soldier and wife accused of killing toddler
By Alicia A. Caldwell - The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Apr 9, 2008 5:49:54 EDT

EL PASO, Texas — A Fort Bliss soldier and his wife were arrested Tuesday on charges accusing them of killing a 2-year-old girl in their care while her military parents served overseas.

Staff Sgt. Nakia Dawkins, 32, and his 29-year-old wife, Shawntrell Dawkins, were booked into the El Paso County jail on charges of capital murder and abuse of a child.

Both are being held without bail. Jail and court records do not show if either has hired a lawyer.

Dawkins and his wife, described by police as guardians, are accused of killing the girl and seriously injuring her 4-year-old brother.

El Paso police Officer Chris Mears said officers went to the couple’s apartment about 10 p.m. Monday after receiving a call that the 2-year-old was not breathing. They found the children with “visible injuries,” Mears said.


Rest of article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/04/ap_bliss_killing_040808/

[midnight]

1. I hope that the guardians are not responsible for this, and

secondly why are the parents both serving at the same time? Bring them home.