US EditionBaby Medicine Manslaughter Trial: Dixie Denise Villa Sentenced
- Dixie Villa received a 20-year sentence after being found guilty of causing the death of seven-month-old Abigail Lobisch in 2019 at Aliamanu Military Reservation.
- Villa caused the fatal overdose by giving Abigail a deadly dose of Benadryl while operating an unlicensed daycare, which was shut down multiple times before.
- Villa’s request for a retrial was denied by a judge who said new evidence would not alter the jury’s guilty verdict after the mother’s emotional testimony.
- Prosecuting Attorney Steve Alm emphasized the importance of protecting children and ensuring that anyone responsible for causing them harm faces consequences, and he expressed gratitude to the Honolulu Police Department for their thorough investigation.
- The sentencing ends a six-year wait for justice and highlights the need for strict oversight of military family child care programs on installations.
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Babysitter receives maximum sentence in baby’s death
By KITV Web Staff Click here for updates on this story HONOLULU (KITV) — Dixie Villa, the woman found guilty of manslaughter for the 2019 death of 7-month-old Abigail Lobisch, received a 20 year sentence. Villa was convicted of giving Lobisch a fatal dose of Benadryl six years ago at the Aliamanu Military Reservation. “The family waited six years for justice. We appreciate Judge To’oto’o’s decision in this case. Our keiki are vulnerable and …
Dixie Villa to serve maximum sentence for manslaughter of 7-month-old
HONOLULU (KHON2) -- The woman convicted of manslaughter of a 7-month-old child will serve the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Dixie Denise Villa was found guilty of manslaughter in November 2024 for giving 7-month-old Abigail Lobisch a fatal dose of Benadryl back in 2019. Judge denies new trial for Dixie Villa Following a heated trial of disputed testimony and claims of withheld evidence, a Circuit Court judge clarified his positio…
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