TX - Mother charged with murder after dropping 17-month old daughter from hotel balcony - October 24, 2024

[Clearsky]

Court documents reveal heartbreaking details about baby girl's final hours in Galveston

Channel Yonko, 30, of Houston, is charged with capital murder in the death of her 17-month-old daughter, Hannah Yonko, police said.

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According to the Galveston Police Department, Channel Yonko, 30, of Houston, is charged with capital murder in the death of her 17-month-old daughter, Hannah Yonko.

 

[mlhenn]

Court documents reveal heartbreaking details about baby girl's final hours in Galveston

Channel Yonko, 30, of Houston, is charged with capital murder in the death of her 17-month-old daughter, Hannah Yonko, police said.

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WARNING: The new details released are graphic.
According to the Galveston Police Department, Yonko intentionally threw her daughter from the third-floor balcony of the Beachfront Palms Hotel. Surveillance video from the Beachfront Palms Hotel captured the moment the baby could be seen falling.

A trash bag containing a knife and hotel room key were found nearby. The bag found in the hotel's parking garage also contained plastic sand toys, unused diapers, and unopened kids' snacks.

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The sister said Channel Yonko eventually showed up at The Victorian pushing a stroller. The sister told them she didn't see Hannah in the stroller, but had no reason to believe she was not in it.

The sister told Channel Yonko that she could not find her fiancé and that they should just go back to their hotel room to pick up their luggage. That is when Channel Yonko told her not to go back to their room.

Balli said witnesses and surveillance video led them to quickly identify Yonko as the suspect. She was arrested at a nearby restaurant.

 

[mlhenn]

17-month-old girl fell from 3rd floor balcony and had severe wounds, court documents say

Court documents reveal disturbing new details in the death of a 17-month-old girl. Her mother, Channel Yonko, is charged with capital murder.

abc13.com

The poor child also had stab wounds.

 

[HMSHood]

That is really evil.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

"Can I receive my phone call?" Yonko asked in court.

"Ma'am, you're here for magistrate court. Please just listen to the words that are told to you. Don't ask any other questions unless you need to," the magistrate judge replied

17-month-old girl fell from 3rd floor balcony and had severe wounds, court documents say

Court documents reveal disturbing new details in the death of a 17-month-old girl. Her mother, Channel Yonko, is charged with capital murder.

abc13.com

On Thursday, CPS investigators confirmed they had a history with Channel, but they did not involve 17-month-old Hannah. It was later revealed to KPRC 2 reporter Corley Peel, by officials, she has another daughter but lives with her father.

Mother charged with 17-month-old daughter’s death in Galveston has another child, CPS confirms

CPS investigators confirmed they had a history with Channel Yonko, 30, but they did not involve 17-month-old Hannah. It was later revealed to KPRC 2 reporter Corley Peel she has another daughter but lives with her father.

www.click2houston.com

 

[JoeFromLB]

I can hardly stand to read these stories anymore, they're so horrific. The world seems to be in the grip of deep evil, but I know it's not new.
Death penalty is highly appropriate here. Get this wicked woman to trial asap.
Rest in peace to this little one...

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[wendybtn]

Conflict of interest sparks outrage at Channel Yonko hearing

During Thursday’s pre-trial hearing in the 212th District Court, Judge Patricia Grady dismissed co-defense attorney Natalie Holt from the case, citing a conflict of interest because Holt’s father, Kenneth Cusick,

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Trial has been pushed back to 2026.