NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (AP) — The mother of a 12-year-old girl whose remains were found last week in a storage bin outside of an abandoned home in Connecticut has been charged in her death, along with her boyfriend and sister.

Karla Garcia, 29, of New Britain, was being held on $5 million bail and was expected to be arraigned on Tuesday. She faces numerous counts including murder with special circumstances and conspiracy. It's not known if she has retained an attorney.

The counts stem from the death of Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres Garcia, who authorities say suffered “prolonged physical abuse and malnourishment” before she was killed last fall. Police found her remains Wednesday in a container behind an abandoned home after they responded to reports of suspicious activity at the residence.

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