Phoenix Mother Sentenced to 32 Years in Daughter’s Death
A Phoenix mother, Maribel Loera, was sentenced to 32 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and other charges related to the death of her 13-year-old daughter, whose skeletal remains were found in the home's attic in 2020.
Phoenix, AZ, September 25, 2026 —
Maribel Loera, a mother from Phoenix, has received a sentence of 32 years in prison. The sentence follows her guilty plea to charges including second-degree murder. These charges are connected to the death of her 13-year-old daughter.
The discovery of the victim’s skeletal remains occurred in 2020. The remains were found within the attic of a home, according to reports.
The plea agreement addresses multiple charges brought against Loera. While the summary specifies second-degree murder, the phrase “other charges” indicates additional counts were part of the legal proceedings. The specific nature of these additional charges was not detailed in the provided summary.
The timeline of events leading to the discovery of the remains and the subsequent sentencing indicates a protracted legal process. The year 2020 marked the discovery, and the sentencing has now concluded this phase of the case. Information regarding the exact date of the sentencing or the period between the discovery and the plea was not provided.
Second-degree murder typically involves an unlawful killing that is not premeditated, often characterized by intent to cause serious bodily harm or extreme recklessness. The “other charges” could encompass a range of offenses related to the concealment or circumstances of the death, but this remains unspecified.
The case involved the death of a minor, a 13-year-old girl. The location of the remains in the attic suggests a potential attempt at concealment. The details of how the death occurred, the exact circumstances leading up to it, or the reasons for the delay in discovery are not available in the summary.
The legal proceedings culminated in Loera’s guilty plea, which typically resolves criminal cases before a full trial. Sentencing following a guilty plea is based on established legal guidelines and factors presented to the court. The 32-year sentence is the outcome of this legal process.
Further details regarding the investigation, the specific evidence presented, or any statements made by the prosecution or defense during the proceedings were not included in the summary. The contractor’s name, the specific home address, or the involvement of any other parties were also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan McCoy on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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