Parents of Sherin Mathews relinquish parental rights for biological daughter

In a custody hearing, Mathews stood in shackles before a judge and agreed to relinquish their parental rights - an irrevocable decision.

Sherin Mathews' final resting place revealed to public

The burial location had been kept a secret, considering the intense press and social media attention in the case.

Authorities in Dallas are still waiting on scientific testing to come back, including the autopsy.

Sherin, reported missing on October 7, was found dead in a culvert about 1 km from her home in suburban Dallas on October 22.

The 35-year-old mother was arrested Friday when she turned herself in at the Richardson City Jail, escorted by her attorney.

Sherin’s body was released by the Dallas medical examiner for funeral and her autopsy report is still awaited.

Wrongly circulated photo of her family, identified them as the toddler's parents, a report said.

Sherin Mathews’ body was released on Saturday but did not say who has custody.

Reports describe her progress and repeatedly mention she was 'adjusting well' in her new home and appeared to be 'secure and comfortable'.

Lawyers insist that Mathews cooperated with the Richardson Police investigation into her daughter's disappearance.