I’m Madi Vollmer, and I’ve been reporting on an alleged elder abuse case that was originally dismissed by the District Attorney’s office — then reopened following my coverage — and now, it’s taking a new turn.
A while ago, a video surfaced showing an alleged elder abuse case happening in Bakersfield. But the Kern County District Attorney’s Office initially rejected the case, saying it needed more evidence — a decision that left the victim’s family frustrated.
Windy Duenas is the daughter of alleged victim and she says, “There’s over 50 videos that they had at the time of saying there wasn’t sufficient evidence. And later, for the same evidence they had the first time, they now say it’s worth going in for a misdemeanor — when it meets all the elements of several felony charges.”…