GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo — Prosecutors in Colorado have charged a woman in the death of her 5-year-old daughter after authorities said the girl died of methamphetamine intoxication from drinking water mixed with the drug.
Authorities say Stephanie Alvarado was arrested in late January and was initially charged in Garfield County with suspicion of child abuse resulting in death, possession of a controlled substance and reckless endangerment in the death of Sophia Larson.
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Prosecutors say the charges were upgraded Wednesday to include murder and other counts.
Alvarado's lawyer Frank Moya declined to comment on the allegations against her.
Two additional suspects were also arrested in connection to the child's death.
Daniel Bello Alvarado, 27, has been charged with the following:
- Child abuse (knowingly or recklessly causing death)
- Unlawful possession of a controlled substance
- Reckless endangerment
Bertha Karina Ceballos-Romo, 26, has been charged with the following:
- Child abuse (knowingly or recklessly causing death)
- Unlawful possession of a controlled substance
- Reckless endangerment
- Tampering with physical evidence
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