Parents Sentenced for Murder of Daughter in Stockton

In Stockton, two parents, Jessica Chavez and Gregorio Ornelas, have been arrested following the death of their 2-year-old daughter, who was found malnourished and showing signs of neglect. Emergency services responded early Monday morning to an unresponsive child at their home, but the girl was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The couple is charged with child abuse resulting in death and is currently in custody pending court appearances. Meanwhile, in a separate case, Billy and Takiesha Williams were sentenced to 15 years to life for the second-degree murder of their 7-year-old daughter, Billie, who was found dead in May 2020 after enduring severe abuse. Authorities confirmed that Billie died from repeated blunt force trauma inflicted by her parents over several months. Both cases highlight a disturbing trend of child abuse in the region, prompting calls for increased protective measures for vulnerable children.