Crime

Arizona woman sentenced for death of 4-year-old son

By KYMA News Team

Published October 1, 2019 1:03 AM

A Tucson woman will spend 25-years in prison for killing her four-year-old son with table salt.

Ashley Castro pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in July. A judge sentenced her Monday.

Police arrested Castro in November 2015 after her young son died at a hospital.

Investigators say she admitted to giving her son the mixture of salt and water she used as mouthwash.

Police say the high level of sodium put the child in critical condition, causing hemorrhages and strokes.

Castro will receive credit for the 667 days she has already spent in custody.

KYMA 2019

Article Topic Follows: Crime

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KYMA KECY is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.