Former Day Care Owner Accepts Plea Deal In Death Of Toddler Left In Van

CBS Miami

March 10, 2022

The owner of a former Miami-Dade daycare charged in the death of a child who was left in a hot van five years ago has taken a plea deal.

Karen Aviles, who had been charged with aggravated manslaughter, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to four months in jail followed by 10 years of probation.

Her attorney, Simon Steckel, said it’s a sad day for everyone. He said Aviles was held responsible for the death of two-year-old Angel Matute Chavez simply because she owned the Vision For Life Academy.

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