Ky. mother indicted after daughter dies from neglect

Updated: Fri 7:45 AM, Dec 14, 2012

ABILENE, Tx. (WKYT) - A Kentucky native accused of causing the death of one of her children has been indicted by a grand jury.

KTAB in Abilene, Texas reports Tiffany Klapheke, 22, who is originally from Georgetown, has been indicted in Taylor County, Texas.

In August, police say Klapheke's 22-month-old daughter died from severe neglect at the family's home on Dyess Air Force Base. Two of her other children also suffered serious injuries from neglect.

A trail date for Klapheke has not yet been set.

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