HOUSTON – A local company, Soulshine Industries designed a custom casket for 5-year-old Sierra Patino's burial after the girl's family reached out.
On Labor Day, Sierra was found dead in a closet of her mother's boyfriend's apartment, police said. Officers were called to Torres' apartment about 3 p.m. Monday at Quail Creek Apartments at 7835 Grow Lane after the child's grandmother made the discovery, police said.
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Santiago Esparza Jr., 30, and his girlfriend Priscilla Torres have each been charged with tampering with evidence in connection with the death of Torres’ daughter, Sierra. Both remain in jail.
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Police said it was unclear whether the child’s death was accidental or intentional.