Couple Charged in Connection to Death of 4-Year-Old in Bristol Appear in Court

Two people who were arrested in connection to the June death of a 4-year-old girl in Bristol appeared in court on Wednesday.

Officers said they arrested 28-year-old Ashley Hernandez-DeJesus and 31-year-old Rocky Hernandez-DeJesus, both of New Britain, on Tuesday.

Investigators served arrest warrants for Ashley and Rocky, who are married, and they were both taken into custody in New Britain.

Outside of court, Rocky Hernandez-DeJesus said that he and Ashley are the parents of the child.

Police said they're not releasing the child's identity.

Both Ashley and Rocky face charges including first-degree manslaughter, unlawful restraint, intentional cruelty to persons, risk of injury to a minor, and more.

The two had their case continued to January 12.