Harrowing details have come to light in the death of a 12-year-old Connecticut girl, whose remains were found behind an abandoned home last week.

On Monday, Oct. 13, officials in New Britain and Farmington announced that Jacqueline "Mimi" Torres' mother, Karla Garcia, Garcia's sister, Jacqueline Torres, and Garcia's boyfriend, Jonaton Anita, have all been charged in the girl's tragic death.

Investigators believe Jacqueline died in Fall 2024 while her family was living in Farmington. Evidence indicates she was kept in the family’s basement and later moved when the family relocated, according to police.

The investigation began on Wednesday, Oct. 8, when a caller reported suspicious activity at 8 Clark St., a home that had been vacant for more than two years and owned by an out-of-state la

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