Juan Maravilla (PHOTO: Courtesy of Brown Co. Jail)
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – Juan Maravilla was sentenced Friday to 24 years in prison for causing the death of his girlfriend’s 15-month-old daughter.
He previously pleaded no contest to first-degree reckless homicide. He was also placed on extended supervision for 12 years.
The prosecutor asked for 18 years in prison, while the defense attorney recommended 10-to-12 years behind bars.
Maravilla apologized for his actions.
“Deep down in my heart I am truly sorry for this tragedy,” Maravilla said.
The child’s mother, Sarah Kairys, was convicted Thursday of being party to neglecting a child, consequence is death. She will be sentenced Oct. 9.
Police responded to St. Mary’s Hospital on May 25, 2017 for a deceased child who had been brought in by her parents. The girl was covered in bruises. Kairys originally told police the child fell down the stairs. Upon subsequent questioning, Maravilla initially blamed Kairys before admitting to hitting and kicking the girl.
According to the autopsy, the child suffered multiple fractures — including two ribs — and injuries which resulted in a perforated bowel, leading to death, the complaint states.
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