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Stepdad accused of sex assault as cops widen probe into girl’s lethal Benadryl ingredient dose
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· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the case can be found through FOX 26 Houston, which reported on the incident and the ongoing investigation into the girl's death and the alleged assault. Authorities in Connecticut are investigating a girl's death.
Authorities in Connecticut are investigating a girl's death. Details about the case are limited, but it is known that the girl was given a lethal dose of an ingredient found in Benadryl.
A man from the state is facing charges related to the alleged sexual assault of a young relative. The girl who died was 12 years old.
Further information about the case can be found through FOX 26 Houston, which reported on the incident and the ongoing investigation into the girl's death and the alleged assault.
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Category: local Published: July 9, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) Reading time: 1 min
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