Calif. Kids Accused in Mom's Death
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP)--A 17-year-old boy and his 12-year-old half-sister have been arrested on suspicion of killing their mother because she wouldn't let the girl go to a party.
Police said the two allegedly smashed Francisca Comparan, 43, in the head with a frying pan, then strangled her with an extension cord Friday. Her body was found stuffed in an outdoor storage closet.
The investigation began after the Comparan's sister reported her missing. Bakersfield Police went to the victim's apartment Monday, where they talked to the 12-year-old girl and discovered the body.
Police said Comparan was killed because she refused to let the girl accompany her brother to a party.
The girl was arrested at the family home Tuesday morning. Her brother, a student at Bakersfield High, was later arrested when he was found driving the mother's car.
The names of the boy and girl have not been released because of their ages. Police said there are no other suspects in the case.
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (AP)--A 17-year-old boy and his 12-year-old half-sister have been arrested on suspicion of killing their mother because she wouldn't let the girl go to a party.
Police said the two allegedly smashed Francisca Comparan, 43, in the head with a frying pan, then strangled her with an extension cord Friday. Her body was found stuffed in an outdoor storage closet.
The investigation began after the Comparan's sister reported her missing. Bakersfield Police went to the victim's apartment Monday, where they talked to the 12-year-old girl and discovered the body.
Police said Comparan was killed because she refused to let the girl accompany her brother to a party.
The girl was arrested at the family home Tuesday morning. Her brother, a student at Bakersfield High, was later arrested when he was found driving the mother's car.
The names of the boy and girl have not been released because of their ages. Police said there are no other suspects in the case.
