Bronx parents indicted for the murder of their 3-year-old daughter
The Medical examiner later ruled her death as a homicide, citing acute and chronic neglect, including malnutrition and dehydration.
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The Bronx District Attorney has announced indictments for a Bronx couple in connection with the death of their 3-year-old daughter and neglect of their son.
According to the investigation, 911 responded to the family's apartment on East 215th Street regarding a report that a 3-year-old girl was having trouble breathing. The child was transported by EMS to Montefiore Medical Center, where she was pronounced deceased. The child was identified as 3-year-old Essence Gill.
The Medical examiner later ruled her death as a homicide, citing acute and chronic neglect, including malnutrition and dehydration.
Another child resided in the home, who was also found severely malnourished and had to be hospitalized for a month.
Calvin Harris, 37, and Ymonzherae Gill, 35, are facing charges for murder, manslaughter and assault.
Harris is being remanded without bail, and Gill's bail was set at $500,000 cash/$750,000 bond.
They are due back in court on Dec. 9.
