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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John Hanna and Heather Hollingsworth

Child rights advocates ask why state left slain 5-year-old Kansas girl in a clearly unstable home

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zoey Felix's short life was filled with turbulence.

Before the 5-year-old Topeka girl was raped and killed, worried neighbors say they saw her wandering, dirty and hungry. Police were called to her home dozens of times. Teachers raised alarms when she missed preschool. Both parents alleged abuse. Zoey's mom was jailed for a drunken car crash with Zoey in the front seat. State welfare officials were notified.

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