The search for Athena Brownfield, lacking since final week, is now thought of a “recovery operation,” the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation mentioned in a news launch.
Authorities decided Athena was lacking after a postal provider discovered her 5-year-old sister wandering alone on Jan. 10 outdoors of the house of the couple who had been caring for the sisters in Cyril, a metropolis of round 800 individuals situated about 70 miles (110 kilometers) southwest of Oklahoma City.
Ivon Adams, 36, was arrested Thursday in Phoenix and is awaiting extradition to Oklahoma. He faces fees of first-degree homicide and baby neglect, in accordance to the OSBI.
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Alysia Adams, 31, was arrested in Oklahoma and faces two counts of kid neglect. The OSBI mentioned she is expounded to the sisters.
Jail data don’t record attorneys for both who might touch upon the accusations towards them.
Areas of Caddo County, the place Cyril is situated, are being searched for Athena’s stays, the OSBI mentioned Monday. The company requested the the general public not to search for Athena’s stays, saying that folks might find yourself trespassing or contaminating potential proof.
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The sisters’ organic mother and father have been interviewed by authorities and are cooperating with the investigation, the OSBI mentioned. Athena’s sister was taken into protecting custody.
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