Snippet from SpokesmanReview.com
Records say dead girl had been disciplined with shock collar, beatings
March 13, 2007
A 4-year-old Spokane girl stopped breathing in the bathtub Saturday night as her resentful stepmother left her alone to cook an anniversary meal for the girl's father, according to court records.
Summer Lytle's death ended a pattern of abuse that included a dog's shock collar, burns to her face, a bite mark and extensive bruising, according to court records.
Charged with Summer's death are her father, 28-year-old Jonathan D. Lytle and her stepmother, 32-year-old Adriana L. Lytle. Both remain in the Spokane County Jail on a $500,000 bond each for the charge of homicide by abuse.
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How sick are these people that can treat a child so horribly!? Her father actually tooke a smoke break outside, after administering CPR, but before taking her to the hospital!
I was brought to tears when I heard the 5 o'clock news about what this poor little girl had to endure in her short life. I feel certain she is in a much better place now. Rest in peace, sweet little angel, Summer!