What happened to Elaina Steinfurth?
An autopsy concluded Elaina suffered numerous broken bones as a result of “non-accidental trauma.” The Lucas County Coroner ruled the girl’s death a homicide on November 6. A vigil was held Tuesday night. This time, dozens of people chanted, “Elaina got justice,” and remembered the little girl.
Has Baby Elaina been found?
King, the 24-year-old ex-boyfriend, told a Toledo judge that he had found the girl, Elaina Steinfurth, injured in her bedroom and that he tried to resuscitate her. The girl’s remains were found in September in the rafters of a garage that belongs to King’s family.
How was baby Elaina killed?
Eighteen-month-old Elaina was reported missing on June 2, 2013. It was months later in December that her mother Angela Steinfurth pleaded guilty to murder and her ex-boyfriend Steven King admitted he killed Elaina by putting his hand over her nose and mouth until she stopped breathing.
What did Angela Steinfurth do to her daughter?
Steven King II and Angela Steinfurth pleaded guilty Tuesday in the killing of her 18-month-old daughter, whose remains were found in a box in a garage three months after she was reported missing. Prosecutors said the mother tossed the toddler across her bedroom in early June because she wouldn’t stop crying, severely injuring the girl.
Who is the ex boyfriend of Elaina Steinfurth?
King, the 24-year-old ex-boyfriend, told a Toledo judge that he had found the girl, Elaina Steinfurth, injured in her bedroom and that he tried to resuscitate her. He said he then covered her mouth until she stopped breathing and put her in a bag. The girl’s remains were found in September in the rafters of a garage that belongs to King’s family.
Who is the father of baby Elaina Steinfurth?
Baby Elaina’s father, TJ Steinfurth came to court Wednesday. He says she and the hearing are a waste of time. He misses his daughter and doesn’t think about Angela. Angela Steinfurth’s father was in the courtroom Wednesday as well. He says his daughter is innocent and when all the evidence is turned over that will be proven.
Who is the judge in the Elaina Steinfurth case?
It’s been three years since Steinfurth stood in the Lucas County court house. She left assigned a new attorney to see whether she has any legal recourse to get out of prison. Steinfurth appeared Wednesday in front of Judge Gary cook in her prison orange jump suit and sat silently has she waited to the hearing to begin.