Wesley Mathews

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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

Mathews had been charged with capital murder of a person under the age of 10 in the death of his special needs adoptive daughter, Sherin, in October 2017. (Photo: File)

In Sherin Mathews' death, adoptive father pleads guilty to lesser charge

If convicted, Wesley Mathews faced life in prison without the possibility of parole.

25 Jun 2019 8:16 PM

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

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

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

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

Mathews had previously claimed that Sherin went missing after he sent her outside their home at around 3 am on October 7 as punishment for not drinking her milk. (Photos: AP)

Dead Indian-American girl's father facing life term; more arrests likely: US police

Wesley Mathews, 37, was re-arrested after he changed his story about his adoptive daughter Sherin Mathew's mysterious disappearance.

25 Oct 2017 8:06 PM

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

US police confirms body found is that of Indian girl

Mathews, 37, who hails from Kerala, was booked into the Richardson City Jail on a $1 million bond.

25 Oct 2017 1:29 AM

On Monday, Wesley and his attorney voluntarily arrived at the Richardson police station and shared a different account of the girl's disappearance than his original statement. (Photo: Where is Sherin Mathews/Facebook)

US: Father of missing Indian girl arrested day after body of a child found

Wesley was arrested on Monday evening and faces charges of injury to a child, Police Sgt. Kevin Perlich said.

24 Oct 2017 10:02 AM

Sherin Mathews, who has developmental issues and limited verbal communication skills, was last seen outside her family's backyard in Richardson, Dallas on October 7. (Photo: AFP)

US Police likely to have found body of 3-yr-old Indian girl banished by dad

Sherin Mathews, who has developmental issues and limited verbal communication skills, was last seen outside her family's backyard on Oct 7.

23 Oct 2017 10:21 AM

The Child Protective Services says it's a standard custodial hearing, as the parents ask a judge to let them bring their biological daughter home in Richardson city in the US state of Texas. (Photo: Facebook)

Indian-American missing 3-yr-old Sherin’s parents fight for other child’s custody

The mysterious disappearance of the Sherin Mathews led to the Child Protective Services removing 4-year-old biological girl.

22 Oct 2017 6:30 PM

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