A Kansas lady charged within the demise of an toddler she was babysitting has been captured after escaping from a drug rehabilitation facility.

Amanda Vinardi, 42, was arrested in January for aggravated little one endangerment and a number of other drug fees after a baby in her care died from methamphetamine and amphetamines, in response to KAKE.

On February 19, Vinardi was transported to a drug remedy facility in Wichita. Nevertheless, on March 4, she walked out of her court-appointed remedy and didn’t return. Two days later, on March 6, the Saline County Sheriff’s Workplace offered an escape affidavit to the county lawyer.

A warrant for Vinardi’s arrest was issued on Tuesday, and police discovered and arrested her in Wichita on Saturday afternoon, in response to 12 Information.

In April 2024, whereas babysitting 4-month-old Elijah Hugh Wedel, Vinardi got here underneath scrutiny after a neighbor referred to as 911. First responders discovered child Elijah face down in his crib. He was transported to Salina Regional Hospital, the place he later died, in response to KAKE.

On the time of her unique arrest, Vinardi was booked into the Saline County Jail on fees of aggravated little one endangerment, use and possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana, opiates, narcotics, or sure stimulants.

After her seize, Vinardi is now dealing with a further cost of escape from custody.

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[Feature Photo via Saline County SO]