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Grove Ave. Toddler Death Update

We have an update to a story that we first told you about early last Month.

A Johnstown woman has been charged with homicide in the death of her 14-month-old daughter according to police.

Nicole Fuschino joins us now live with the details for us Nicole what can you tell us?

Such a sad story we just got the details from Cambria County District Attorney Greg Neugebauer not long ago that the mother has officially been charged in this case.

Police filed charges against 38-year-old Veronica Lewis for the death of 14-month-old Gianna Lewis-Rice

Authorities tell us the toddler was pronounced dead at Conemaugh Hospital on April 1st.

Cambria County Coroner Jeff Lees ruled the girl’s death a homicide early last Month saying she died from massive blood loss due to blunt force trauma from abuse.

Neugebauer tells us this evening that law enforcement remains committed to ensuring that justice for young Gianna is attained.

Lewis was arraigned by Magistrate Kevin Price.

Authorities say Lewis is being held at the Cambria County Prison and that her bail was denied.

 

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