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Texas Mother Kills Daughter After Custody Loss, Then Herself

Texas Mother Kills Daughter After Custody Loss, Then Herself
Texas Mom Kills 4-Year-Old Daughter, Then Herself, After Custody Loss · timesnownews.com

A mother named Savella killed her four-year-old daughter, Vivian, and then died by suicide.

Earlier that day, a court made several rules about her contact with Vivian.

Savella could not speak Portuguese to her daughter unless a supervisor could also understand it.

She was also not allowed to attend Vivian’s school activities or other activities outside school.

The court said she had to pay child support and part of some medical costs.

The report says the ruling happened about eight hours before the deaths.

It is not clear why Savella lost custody or why the court made these rules.

Key facts

Child
Vivian, 4 years old
Sequence
Savella killed Vivian and then herself
Timing
The court ruling came roughly eight hours before the tragedy
Language restriction
Savella could speak Portuguese to Vivian only if a present supervisor also understood it
Other restrictions
She could not attend Vivian’s school events or extracurricular activities
Financial obligations
Child support and half of medical expenses not covered by insurance
Unclear details
The reason for the custody loss and strict court limitations is not known

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