6-year-old Reading girl dies

Three family members have been charged in the homicide of a 6-year-old girl in Reading, Pennsylvania, following her death from dehydration and prolonged exposure to high temperatures while locked in a room for over three days. The suspects include the child's grandmother Jazmine Rodriguez, grandfather Manuel Rodriguez Sr., and uncle Manuel Rodriguez Jr., all facing charges of criminal homicide, false imprisonment, and endangering the welfare of a child. An autopsy revealed that the child was found wearing a soiled diaper for several days, leading to severe diaper rash, and that the room's temperature may have reached 100 degrees with 90% humidity. Investigators discovered that the door to the room had a reverse lock, preventing the child from escaping. The case has drawn significant attention, with Berks County District Attorney John Adams describing the situation as one of severe abuse. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to understand the circumstances leading to the tragedy.