Unanswered Questions: State Neglect in Tragic Death of 5-Year-Old Kansas Girl

Child rights advocates are questioning why the state of Kansas left 5-year-old Zoey Felix in a clearly unstable and dangerous home environment before she was raped and killed. Despite numerous police visits, reports of abuse, and concerns raised by neighbors and teachers, Zoey remained in the custody of her parents. The state's Department for Children and Families is facing criticism for failing to protect Zoey, with child advocates calling it a collective failure. Mickel Cherry, a homeless man, has been charged with her murder. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear if anyone else will be charged.