LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A month after three children and their mother practically drowned, ABC13 is lastly studying the small print of what prosecutors are calling an tried murder-suicide in Liberty County.
Jessica Quintana, 39, is accused of making an attempt to drown her youngsters, ages 6,11, and 15, in her household’s pond on their sprawling Dayton property after giving them tequila and Nyquil.
Liberty County District Legal professional Jennifer Bergman mentioned this was Quintana’s “Plan B.”
“Fortunately, issues didn’t go as deliberate, and Plan B was not capable of be carried out,” Bergman mentioned.
Charging paperwork present Quintana was charged with two counts of Harm to a toddler and one depend of Try and Commit Aggravated Assault. The District Legal professional says the 15-year-old daughter supplied essential info of their investigation.
Based on arrest affidavits, Ms. Quintana’s teenage daughter informed investigators her mom had two plans. “Plan A” was to pack their belongings and go away the residence. “Plan B” was solely to be enacted if they might not go away the house.
Prosecutors mentioned that on Sept. 28, the day earlier than all of them practically drowned, Quintana tried to depart the house she shared along with her husband, 61-year-old Domingo Quintana, however failed. Investigators wouldn’t elaborate on why the escape try out of the agricultural, remoted property failed.
“Subsequently, on the morning, the early wee morning, of Sept. 29, Ms. Quinanta carried out ‘Plan B.’ She instructed the kids to drink a mixture of alcohol and Nyquil, and she or he would roll them into the water as soon as they have been knocked out.”
“We all know they consumed these substances primarily based upon medical and toxicology information and knowledge from witnesses,” Berman mentioned.
Quintana and her three youngsters have been all rescued and spent weeks within the hospital. Quintana was arrested and charged final Friday morning, as she was being launched from the hospital.
When ABC13 requested what may have pushed the mom of three to hold out her “Plan B,” prosecutors wouldn’t elaborate, citing an ongoing investigation. ABC13 additionally requested about allegations of abuse inside the house. DA Bergman once more mentioned she couldn’t remark.
“As of at present, the daddy of the kids is not going to be charged with the present homicide suicide plot,” she added. Domingo Quintana has been charged in an unrelated animal abuse case and made a courtroom look on that final week.
Jessica Quintana remains to be within the Liberty County Jail. She doesn’t but have an legal professional listed.
The three youngsters have been launched into the custody of Little one Protecting Companies, who’ve positioned them with members of the family.
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