ROSEVILLE, CA — More details are emerging in the investigation into the death of a 7-year-old girl, as both the child’s mother and her partner, now charged with murder and child abuse, have given conflicting accounts of what happened in separate jailhouse interviews, according to local news reports.
The suspects, Jessica Savangsy and Retuquel Dupree, were arrested earlier this month in connection with the child’s death and subsequently charged with murder, torture and child abuse in a criminal complaint filed by prosecutors.
In interviews recorded after their arrests and shared with media outlets, Savangsy and Dupree offered opposing stories about the events leading up to the tragedy. In her account, the mother claimed she bears responsibility but suggested that injuries occurred under circumstances different than those described by law enforcement, while Dupree shifted blame onto Savangsy for the child’s fatal injuries.
Law enforcement officials have not confirmed details of the dueling interviews, but court filings allege that the child suffered severe trauma consistent with prolonged abuse, prompting prosecutors to bring murder and torture enhancement charges against both suspects.
Investigators continue to piece together the timeline of events surrounding the child’s death, examining physical evidence, medical reports and testimony from both defendants as they prepare to present the case in court. Officials say the community deserves answers and that authorities are committed to a thorough legal process.
The death of the young girl has shocked the Roseville community and drawn attention to broader concerns over child welfare interventions. Court proceedings are ongoing, and both suspects are detained without bail as prosecutors move forward with the case.
