logo
twitter.com/nypost
twitter.com/nypost

Former Missouri Police Officer Pleads Guilty In the Death of a 4-Year-Old Girl

Lois Oladejo
Jun 03, 2021
03:20 P.M.

After being charged with involuntary manslaughter of 4-year-old Gabriella Curry in 2019, Andria Heese has pleaded guilty and has been given a reduced charge.

Advertisement

A Columbian Police officer identified as Andria Heese, charged in the 2019 murder of a 4-year-old girl with manslaughter, pleaded guilty.

The 29-year-old has gotten a reduced charge of careless and imprudent driving. Heese killed Gabriella Curry at Battle High School on January 4, 2019.

Police stand guard as their colleagues take part in a march on October 26, 2016 in Nantes. | Photo: Getty Images

Police stand guard as their colleagues take part in a march on October 26, 2016 in Nantes. | Photo: Getty Images

As reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the police officer was trying to park her car on the school's sidewalk when she hit the little girl. Curry was rushed to the University Hospital, where she was confirmed dead.

According to testimony in the case, Curry's mother was a bus driver for the Student Transportation of America. She decided to take her daughter along while completing her afternoon route.

Advertisement
Police sirens on top of a vehicle | Photo: Pixabay

Police sirens on top of a vehicle | Photo: Pixabay

The deceased was walking on the sidewalk as the buses lined up to pick the students. Then, the policewoman assigned to traffic detail at the school drove onto the sidewalk to watch the kids boarding the bus.

The Columbia Public Schools consented to pay the family a settlement of $125,000.

Advertisement

Unaware of the 4-year-old, Heese had already hit her with a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. Lifesaving efforts were carried out on the little girl before the arrival of paramedics. However, they were futile after Curry was confirmed dead at about 4:30 PM.

Prosecutors requested nothing more than two years probation and 180 days in the Boone County Jail. After one year, Heese will be released from probation by the state if all the conditions are met.

Advertisement

The court testimony revealed that the parents of the deceased did not oppose the plea deal. Meanwhile, the date for the sentencing has been scheduled for July 9, 2021.

According to reports, the police officer was placed on administrative leave when the unfortunate murder happened. However, in May 2019, a wrongful death lawsuit was settled between the City of Columbia and Curry's parents.

A Crime scene investigator examines a bullet hole in the side of a patrol car that in which a deputy was shot on May 31, 2005 | Photo: Getty Images

A Crime scene investigator examines a bullet hole in the side of a patrol car that in which a deputy was shot on May 31, 2005 | Photo: Getty Images

Aaron and Cheyenne Curry received $3.4 million. In addition, the Columbia Public Schools consented to pay the family a settlement of $125,000. It was revealed that the July 9 sentencing, which will take place at the Boone County Courthouse, will include an in-person disposition hearing.

According to Heese's defense attorney, Donald Weaver, the parents of the deceased plan to attend the sentencing. In light of this, parents are advised to keep a close eye on their little children to prevent further occurrences of this sort.

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
Related posts

Texas Girl, 11, Found Dead after Vanishing on Her Way to School – Cause of Death Finally Revealed

February 23, 2024

Wife of 45 Years Receives Message: 'You Have to Get Rid of Your Husband' – She's Suspected of Poisoning Him

January 16, 2024

Black Man Faces Bias at Store – Story of the Day

February 01, 2024

Husband Notices 'Odd Taste' in Drinks & Food His Wife Gives Him, Installs Surveillance Camera at Home

January 19, 2024

Wife Catches Husband with Mistress at Home, Hatches a Clever Revenge Plan – Story of the Day

December 27, 2023

Three Out of 5 Siblings Died Abruptly before 43: Tragic Story of the Carter Family

December 27, 2023

‘Home Alone 2’: The Fate of the Cult Actors of the Movie People Love to Rewatch

November 10, 2023

Irene Banerjee Was Chippendales Founder Somen Steve Banerjee's Wife

December 09, 2023

10-Month-Old Baby Found Dead near Still-Living Father after 36-Hour Search

December 05, 2023

Fans Think Gypsy Rose Blanchard, 32, Is Pregnant after Seeing Her New Photo with Husband

February 29, 2024

Fans Think Gypsy Rose Blanchard, 32, Is Pregnant after Seeing Her New Photo with Husband

February 28, 2024

50 People Share the Craziest Thing They Ever Witnessed at a Funeral

November 08, 2023

King Charles' Cousin's Husband Found Dead at 45: Tragic Cause of Death Revealed

March 01, 2024

Couple Leaves Children with Cousin for Restaurant Visit, Are Horrified to See Their House Surrounded by Police on TV — Story of the Day

December 11, 2023