Elena Varela
4 year old girl admitted to the hospital with fractures to both legs and her right arm and severe bruising on her legs, arms, upper and lower back, abdomen and head. Her parents Raul and Tricia Varela held her the potty for 3 hours and then beat her with a shoe and spatulas, in a potty training battle. The family has 2 biological sons, ages 7 and 9; and four adopted daughters, ages 2 to 8. The girls were apparently adopted after Oct 2006
Date: 2009-04-25
Placement type: Adoption
Type of abuse: Non-lethal physical abuse
Abuser: Adoptive father, Adoptive mother
Location
Goodyear, ArizonaUnited States
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Still have not gone to trial
This case is still on hold. It is frustrating to see how long these trials can drag on and on and on with no end in sight.
Trial Began Today
The trial for the Varela's began today and should take 2 to 3 weeks.
Guilty
The Varelas were both found guilt. Sentencing takes place on Sep 17. The minimum sentence is 10 years and they will have to serve at least 8.5 years of that sentence. Parole is not automatic, they will have to apply for it.