Mother, Babysitter Convicted in Child Abuse Case

A California mother and her babysitter have been convicted of child endangerment after failing to seek timely medical care for a 2-year-old girl with severe burns that left her permanently disfigured. The jury found that the mother, Reneisha Devore, 29, and babysitter, Diana Washington, 42, were aware of the toddler's second- and third-degree burns but delayed taking her to the hospital for several days. The girl was brought to UCSF Children’s Hospital on July 25, 2023, where medical professionals determined her injuries were up to two weeks old. Due to the delay, many second-degree burns progressed to third-degree burns, necessitating extensive surgeries. Both women are currently in custody pending sentencing scheduled for February 4, and the case has drawn significant attention for its horrific details. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins condemned the actions of the defendants, labeling the case as particularly heinous.