Ariz. Grandmother Indicted in Death of 13-Year-Old Found with Bruises in Makeshift Cage
Virginia Lujan, 55, is accused of child abuse, tampering with physical evidence, and other related criminal offenses.
Tempe Grandmother Indicted on Multiple Charges in Connection with Death of 13-Year-Old Girl
Grandmother Virginia Lujan is indicted for child abuse after a 13-year-old girl was found dead in a modified cage in Tempe.
Arizona grandmother indicted in death of epileptic teen kept in makeshift cage
The grandmother of a teenage girl with epilepsy who died after police said she had been locked in a makeshift cage for extended periods of time has been indicted by a grand jury in Arizona.
Grandmother of Arizona 13-year-old who was held in a cage indicted
The grandmother of a 13-year-old girl in Tempe who died after police found she had been kept in a makeshift cage was indicted, according to officials. The Maricopa County Attorney's office announced Virginia Lujan was indicted in connection with the abuse of her granddaughter.
Grandma of Tempe girl found locked in cage indicted by grand jury
The grandmother of a teenage girl who died after being locked in a cage has been indicted by a grand jury, the Maricopa County Attorney's Office said.
Tempe grandmother indicted for child abuse charges after death of teen allegedly kept in cage
A Tempe grandmother accused of playing a role in the death of her disabled granddaughter was recently indicted, prosecutors said.
Mother, grandmother accused of keeping 13-year-old special-needs girl locked in cage before teen died
An Arizona teen with the mental capacity of a 3-year-old died after she was found unresponsive and covered in bruises at her family home – where her mother and grandmother allegedly kept her locked up in a makeshift cage.
Tempe police arrest mother, grandmother after teen girl covered in bruises died
The girl’s mother, Jami Hodges, claimed to be unaware of the fall. Hodges was temporarily staying with Lujan, who was caring for four of Hodges’ five children. Hodges allegedly admitted to police to not seeing her 13-year-old daughter regularly while staying at her mother’s home.
Grandmother indicted after granddaughter found in 'grossly unsanitary conditions' dies
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office said a bunk bed had been adapted into a "makeshift enclosure" for the girl.
Grandma and mom abused 13-year-old to death — forcing her into feces-covered cage as ‘discipline,’ cops say
Grandma and mom abused 13-year-old to death — forcing her into feces-covered cage as ‘discipline,’ cops say - Virginia Lujan, 55, and Jami Hodges, 33, both admitted that the girl was kept in the ‘cage ...