With all the reporting I do regarding the abuse of children, you could be forgiving for thinking that it is a mainly male problem. While it is definately true that men are disproprotionately represented, it should be noted that this is mainly due to the tremendous power they tend to get when being part of a religious organizations. Most churches still ban women from serving, which seems to help keep the number of offenders low.

Unfortunately, in San Diego, a horrible human being was given custody over children she should have never been responsible for. Her name is Leticia McCormack, and she faces the death penalty for the death and torture of her adoptive child, Arabella. She was only 48 pounds when she died, and doctors noticed that there had been multiple incidents of her bones being broken. They estimate that her life was one of constant abuse and neglect. It’s why her biological parents are also on the hook for their involvement in the affair.

Deputy District Attorney Meredith Pro said the girl was “severely emaciated” at the time of her death, weighing only 48 pounds, less than she weighed when she was 5 years old. She also had 15 healing bone fractures, which Pro alleged likely occurred within the last four months of her life. The two other girls were also emaciated, malnourished and in need of immediate medical care.

The church she was an elder in is desperately trying to cut ties with her, but had to fork over 3 million dollars in a lawsuit brought on by the surviving siblings. In total, they recieved 31 million dollars as compensation. I’m sure everyone would have rather they have a good childhood than just a bunch of money, but it will have to do for now.

It remains to be seen if this women is actually sentenced to death for her crimes. I am not fan of capital punishment, but I will shed no tears if we are rid of this monster.