A Texas man accused of manslaughter after he allegedly struck the mom of his little one with a automobile in Might will keep his parental rights whereas out on bond, based on native data and stories.
The Canyon Police Division in Might responded to a automobile crash involving a pedestrian and decided that Ulise DeLao, 28, “struck” Brittany Torres, 27, who was “standing outdoors of the automobile” on the time.
Torres was pronounced lifeless on the scene, and authorities arrested DeLao for “intoxication manslaughter,” police mentioned in a press launch on the time.
DeLao was launched from jail in October after posting $250,000 bond – diminished from $500,000 in June, Randall County data present.
After a Monday listening to in a civil case concerning the suspect’s parental rights for his 1-year-old son, Choose James Anderson finally determined that DeLao might keep these rights, based on native information outlet KVII.
Torres’ aunt, Jessica Heller, has been pushing for justice for her niece on social media.
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“Say her identify: Brittany Alexandria Torres!” Heller wrote in a Thursday Fb publish responding to a Folks article. “My niece has no voice; she can’t testify, she can’t share her aspect of the story. That is her voice now. We demand solutions. We demand justice!”
In one other Fb publish on Tuesday, Heller mentioned her niece was “killed by a disgusting monster” who “ought to have protected and cherished her.”
“THE JUSTICE SYSTEM FAILED HER. AND THEY ARE FAILING HER SON,” Heller wrote.
DeLao reportedly confessed to hitting Torres together with his automobile in Might, and a prosecutor representing Torres’ mom argued in court docket Monday that DeLao’s conduct might hurt the kid, emotionally or bodily.
Footage performed in court docket apparently confirmed DeLao dragging Torres out of a truck on two events on the identical day he allegedly struck her in entrance of their dwelling, KVII reported.
Anderson finally denied the request to terminate DeLao’s parental rights, based on the outlet.
Torres’ obituary says the 27-year-old “discovered her function when she turned a mother.”
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“She cherished children and was an exquisite mother and trainer,” it reads. “She loved spending time together with her household and mates. She was nurturing and cherished her nephew.… Brittany was spontaneous, loving, humorous, outgoing, light, caring, huge hearted, energetic, variety, and had a gorgeous smile.”