Sherin Mathews

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Indian-orgin adoptive father of Sherin Mathews begins life sentence in US

The father had reported Sherin missing after he put her outside October 7, 2017, because she wouldn't drink her milk.

26 Jul 2019 11:01 AM

Two weeks later, when Sherin’s body was found in a nearby culvert by a cadaver dog, Mathews changed his story, claiming he 'physically assisted' his adopted daughter in drinking the milk and that the toddler choked. (Photo: File)

Maggots ate organs of Indian toddler, US doctor unable to perform autopsy

The Indian-American foster father of Sherin, Wesley Mathews, in an unexpected move, pleaded guilty on Monday.

27 Jun 2019 3:25 PM

Prosecutors argued that Mathews, hailing from Kerala, killed Sherin in October 2017. She was adopted by Mathews and his wife Sini Mathews from an orphanage in Bihar in 2016. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian-American foster father gets life in jail for death of toddler Sherin Mathews

Wesley Mathews pleaded guilty on Monday to a lesser charge of injury to a child in Sherin Mathews' death.

27 Jun 2019 10:53 AM

Wesley, 37, has been charged with capital murder in Sherin's death. (Photo: File)

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.

27 Jan 2018 1:01 PM

Prosecutors said the murder charge, which could carry the death penalty, was filed after an autopsy determined the girl died from 'homicidal violence.' (Photo: AP)

Sherin Mathews' father charged with murder, may face death penalty

Wesley Mathews was also indicted on Friday on charges of abandoning a child and tampering with evidence.

13 Jan 2018 8:54 AM

Sources close to the family told WFAA television network that they wanted to wait until the headstone had arrived before releasing the location to the public. (Photo: File)

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.

10 Dec 2017 1:44 PM

‘He put Sherin in the back of the car with a sack of trash and went to a shopping centre nearby,’ Detective Farmer was quoted as saying. (Photo: File)

Sherin’s father turned off location, went shopping before dumping her body with bag of trash

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

07 Dec 2017 11:44 AM

Paediatrician and child abuse expert, Susan Dakil said the scans suggest the injuries were inflicted after Sherin was adopted from India. (Photo: File)

Sherin Mathews case: Testifying doctor says she showed signs of abuse

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

30 Nov 2017 10:58 AM

According to an arrest warrant affidavit, detectives used cell phone records to show Wesley and Sini went to a North Garland restaurant on the evening of October 6. (Photo: Facebook/@RichardsonPD)

Foster mother arrested for abandoning Sherin Mathews moved to Dallas Jail

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

18 Nov 2017 5:41 PM

Sini Mathews and husband Wesley Mathews, who was arrested last month, went out for dinner with their biological daughter on October 6, leaving Sherin behind because she refused to drink her milk, police in the US state of Texas said. (Photo: Facebook)

Sherin Mathews was left alone at home before she died; foster mother held

The 35-year-old mother, an Indian-American registered nurse, was arrested after her attorney took her to the Richardson police station.

17 Nov 2017 2:58 PM

She was adopted by the Indian-American couple, Wesley Mathews and Sini Mathews, from an orphanage in India last year. (Photo: AP/File)

3-year-old Sherin Mathews’ funeral a subdued affair in lieu of media glare

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

01 Nov 2017 4:22 PM

Sherin, who went missing on October 7, was found dead in a culvert under a road about 1 km from her home in suburban Dallas on October 22. (Photo: Facebook/File)

Indian woman harassed after false ID in Sherin Mathews case

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

31 Oct 2017 2:55 PM

An online petition had requested authorities not to release Sherin's body to her foster parents and allow the people to give her a proper burial that she deserves. (Photo: Facebook)

Sherin's body sent to funeral home, medical report awaited

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

30 Oct 2017 6:52 PM

Thousands of people took to Facebook to post unfounded theories about Sherin's death or videos of themselves crying over 'Princess Sherin.' (Photo: Facebook)

US: Body of Sherin Mathews released; petition for interfaith burial

Sherin was adopted last year by the Indian-American couple, Wesley Mathews and Sini Mathews.

29 Oct 2017 11:03 AM

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj has requested women and child development minister Maneka Gandhi to probe the adoption process of three-year-old Sherin Mathews. (File photo)

Sushma requests Maneka Gandhi to probe Sherin Mathews' adoption

Sherin went missing on October 7 and her body was found on Sunday from a culvert in suburban Dallas, Texas.

27 Oct 2017 7:51 PM

Sherin Mathews had gone missing on October 7 and the police in the Texan city of Richardson had earlier this week confirmed her death after over a fortnight of searches. (Photo: AFP | File)

Sherin Mathews was adapting to new home, had eating issues: US adoption agency

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

27 Oct 2017 12:15 PM

A petition has been started by community leader Father Thomas to not hand over the body of Sherin Mathews to her parents, and rather to the community, so that proper memorial and burial service could be done. (Photos: AP)

Indian-American foster mother denies involvement in death of 3-yr-old girl

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

26 Oct 2017 11:27 AM

The body of 3-year-old Sherin Mathews was found on Sunday in suburban Dallas in a culvert under a road about a half-mile from her parents' home. (Photo: File)

US: 3-yr-old girl had no difficulty eating, says owner of Indian orphanage

The father changed his story to police later, saying the girl choked on milk and died in the family's garage before he took her body away.

26 Oct 2017 9:31 AM

Over the past two weeks, Sherin brought the whole community together in the suburb, as countless volunteers searched in and around Richardson hoping to find her. (Photo: AP)

As reports confirm Sherin’s death, Richardson united in heartbreak, anger

The incident has left the shocked community with many unanswered questions.

25 Oct 2017 3:29 PM

3-year-old Sherin Mathews was last seen outside her family's backyard in Richardson city in Texas on October 7. (RichardsonPD | Facebook)

3-yr-old missing Indian girl's father says she 'choked on milk'; police re-arrest him

The father was re-arrested and charged with first-degree felony injury to a child due to a conflicting statement to police.

25 Oct 2017 8:18 AM

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