Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Minnesota Parents Charged in Death of Autistic Daughter
A couple in Minnesota, Darcy and Heather Cross, are facing charges after their 10-year-old daughter, who had autism, died.
The girl was found trapped under her safety bed.
The parents are accused of leaving their daughter unsupervised for a long period.
First responders found the girl had been dead for hours when they arrived.
The conditions in the child's room were unsanitary.
The other daughter has been taken into protective custody.
The parents face serious charges including manslaughter and child endangerment.
A Minnesota couple has been charged with manslaughter in the death of their autistic daughter.
The 10-year-old girl was allegedly found trapped under her safety bed.
Authorities believe the child was left unsupervised for 10-12 hours.
The parents were arrested on September 17, weeks after the death.
The surviving daughter is in protective custody.
- Who
- Darcy Cross and Heather Cross are charged in the death of their daughter.
- What
- The parents face charges related to the death of their 10-year-old autistic daughter.
- When
- The daughter died on August 25, with the parents arrested on September 17.
- Where
- The incident occurred in Pine River, Minnesota.
- Why
- The daughter died after allegedly being left unsupervised and trapped under her bed.
- Victims
- 10-year-old autistic girl
- Parents Charged
- Darcy Cross, Heather Cross
- Charges
- Second-degree manslaughter, child endangerment
- Date of Death
- August 25
- Location
- Pine River, Minnesota
- Circumstance
- Daughter found trapped under bed after 10-12 hours
- Next Court Appearance
- October 1