The trial for the accused in the death of 5-year-old Mercedes Losoya has begun. The girl's mother, Katrina Mendoza, is also charged in the case. The trial is taking place in the 187th District Court with Judge Stephanie Boyd presiding.
Ruiz is accused of the death of 5-year-old Mercedes Losoya . The girl’s mother, Katrina Mendoza , is also charged in the case.The arrest affidavit stated that the girl had “visible bruises, scratches, cuts and swelling on almost every visible part of her body.” Mendoza has since taken a plea deal in exchange for her testimony. She will be officially sentenced after Ruiz’s trial.This trial is taking place in the 187th District Court with presiding Judge Stephanie Boyd .
Erica Hernandez is an Emmy award-winning journalist with 15 years of experience in the broadcast news business. Erica has covered a wide array of stories all over Central and South Texas. She's currently the court reporter and cohost of the podcast Texas Crime Stories
Trial Accused Death 5-Year-Old Girl Mercedes Losoya Mother Katrina Mendoza Charges Bruises Cuts Swelling Plea Deal Testimony Sentencing 187Th District Court Judge Stephanie Boyd
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