A 325-pound Florida woman has been charged with the murder of a 9-year-old girl by sitting on her as a form of punishment.
A grand jury indicted 64-year-old Veronica Green Posey on Tuesday. Aside from first-degree murder, she's also charged with aggravated child abuse. If convicted, Posey would serve a mandatory life sentence.
Authorities say Posey told deputies and paramedics that she sat on her cousin, Dericka Lindsay, because the girl had been out of control.
Deputies said the girl told Posey and her adoptive parents during the punishment that she couldn't breathe.
The parents face neglect charges.
Posey is free on $125,000 bail.