Sacramento woman convicted of murder in infant burn death

Kristina Huemann Siedlecki has been convicted of murder following the death of her eight-month-old daughter, Jannah Abughazaleh. The infant died on August 25, 2024, after sustaining second and third-degree burns covering more than 30% of her body.

According to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, the injuries occurred when the child's father, Hussein Abughazaleh, placed her in a bath with dangerously hot water. Investigators determined that Siedlecki failed to seek immediate medical attention for the child due to a fear of being arrested. Instead of calling 911, Siedlecki reportedly used social media while her husband contacted a friend for help approximately 45 minutes later.

Siedlecki’s phone search history indicated she was aware of the severity of the injuries and the risks of leaving them untreated. She faces a potential sentence of 15 years to life in prison.