August 16th 2024.
Miranda Sipps, a vibrant and young cheerleader, tragically passed away after her parents, Denise Balbaneda and Gerald Gonzales, failed to seek appropriate medical care for her serious injuries. According to Atascosa County Sheriff David Soward, Miranda's parents kept her at home despite her being barely responsive for four days. Instead of seeking medical professionals for assistance, they attempted to treat her injuries with homemade remedies like smoothies and vitamins.
Miranda, who was only 12 years old, sustained injuries on August 8 and was left lying on the floor of her home without proper medical attention. Her parents, Balbaneda and Gonzales, even tried to provide her with oxygen but ultimately failed to recognize the severity of her condition. It wasn't until someone from their home called 911 on Monday night that Miranda was taken to the hospital. Sadly, she was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Methodist Hospital Atascosa.
It was later discovered that Balbaneda finally called 911 when she noticed her daughter was experiencing respiratory distress. The sheriff stated that the parents failed to seek medical assistance for Miranda even though she was clearly in need of help. Both Balbaneda and Gonzales were arrested without incident the following day and are currently being held at Atascosa County Jail on a $200,000 bond. They have been charged with injury to a child causing serious bodily injury by omission and may face additional charges.
Miranda was a student at Jourdanton Jr High School and was known for her vibrant personality and love for cheerleading. Her family set up a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral expenses and have expressed their devastation at losing her in such a tragic and unexpected way. The exact nature of her injuries and how she sustained them have not been disclosed, but the sheriff confirmed that her final autopsy report is still pending. He also noted that it seemed as though Miranda's parents did not want the attention that would come with their daughter being injured, which is a tragic irony.
As of Friday afternoon, the GoFundMe page had raised over $5,000, a testament to the impact Miranda had on those around her. She was taken from this world far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Our hearts go out to her family and friends during this difficult time.
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