Questions about DCF’s contact emerged after New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart said the agency had been involved with the girl’s family.

The mother and the aunt of a 12-year-old girl whose remains were found in a plastic bin behind an abandoned home in New Britain last week are due in court on Tuesday. The mother’s boyfriend is also in police custody after he was detained on Monday night,

Police in Connecticut say they have arrested the mother, her boyfriend, and the aunt of a 12-year-old girl whose body was found stuffed into a container behind an abandoned home last week. Karla Garcia,

A resident of the Farmington condos where the 12-year-old girl used to live said he wishes someone noticed she was missing.

Jacqueline "Mimi" Torres Garcia suffered "prolonged physical abuse and malnourishment" before she was killed last fall, authorities say.

A city spokesperson said police actively are investigating with Connecticut State Police and the State's Attorney's Office.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A story that has captured the attention of our viewers here in western Massachusetts. A 12-year-old Connecticut girl murdered, and family members are charged with her death. We are learning more how our community is honoring the young victim.

Police discovered a large container in the backyard area along the fence line, and it appeared that remains were inside.

New Britain police are investigating after human remains were found in a large container behind an abandoned building.

An investigation is underway after police located human remains inside of a large container in the backyard of an abandoned property in New Britain on Wednesday. Officers responded to the area of 80 Clark St.

A city spokesperson said police actively are investigating with Connecticut State Police and the State’s Attorney’s Office.