Couple Arrested After Child's Body Found in Kansas

Crystina and Joseph Schroer of Rose Hill, Kansas, have been arrested in connection with the murder of their adopted daughter, Kennedy Jean Schroer, whose remains were discovered in their backyard in September 2024. Kennedy, born Natalie Garcia, was believed to have died by probable suffocation in late 2020, with her death ruled a homicide. Crystina faces charges including first-degree murder, child abuse, and Medicaid fraud, while Joseph is charged with child abuse and interference with law enforcement. The investigation began when authorities responded to a distress call, leading to the discovery of human remains. Kennedy had been adopted by the Schroers in 2019, and her biological mother has expressed a desire for answers regarding the oversight of her child's disappearance. The case has prompted community demands for accountability and transparency in the investigative process.