District Attorney Sunshine Stanek called the man’s actions “selfish and reckless”
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- Texas man Adam Canales Jr. was convicted of manslaughter on Aug. 28, following the Benadryl overdose death of his baby daughter in 2021
- District Attorney Sunshine Stanek argued that Canales administered the drug to his child to get “quality time” with his wife, Sarah Canales, who also faces manslaughter charges
- Adam is currently awaiting sentencing and may face up to 20 years in prison
A Texas man has been convicted of manslaughter following the death of his baby daughter after prosecutors argued he gave the infant Benadryl to get “quality time” with his wife.
Adam Canales Jr. was convicted in Lubbock County on Thursday, Aug. 28, in connection with the July 2021 death of his 2-month-old daughter, Athena Brigida-Kay Canales, according to local news outlets KCBD 11 and KLBK News.
Adam is awaiting sentencing and faces up to 20 years in prison, per KCBD 11. The child’s mother, Sarah Canales, also faces manslaughter charges in relation to Athena’s death and is currently awaiting trial.
District Attorney Sunshine Stanek argued in closing statements that Adam administered the over-the-counter, sleep-inducing allergy medicine to his baby to get “quality time” with his wife, per KLBK…