Anaheim Mother Receives Nearly 15-Year Sentence for Torturing Stepdaughter

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Mayra Chavez, an Anaheim woman, has been sentenced to nearly 15 years in prison for torturing her 10-year-old stepdaughter and abusing three other children in her household. The stepdaughter was found severely tortured, weighing only 50 pounds and unresponsive. Chavez was convicted of torture, child abuse, and causing great bodily injury. Her husband, the girl's father, is awaiting trial on similar charges. The case highlights systemic failures in child protection, prompting a review by the Orange County District Attorney.
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