A Texas man charged with manslaughter for hitting his child's mother with his car in May will maintain custody while he is out on bond, according to local records and news reports. It is said that
In May, Canyon Police responded to a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian in which Uries Delao, 28, “hit and hit Brittany Torres, 27,” who was “standing outside of her vehicle” at the time. “It was,” he concluded.
Torres was pronounced dead at the scene, and authorities arrested Delao on suspicion of “intoxication manslaughter,” police said in a press release at the time.
Delao was released in October after posting $250,000 bail, which was reduced from $500,000 in June, according to Randall County records.
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Brittany Torres was pronounced dead at the scene, and authorities arrested Uries Delao on suspicion of “intoxication manslaughter,” police said in a press release at the time. (Randall County Jail)
After a hearing Monday in a civil case regarding custody of the suspect's 1-year-old son, Judge James Anderson ultimately ruled that Delao can maintain those rights, according to reports. Local news outlet KVII.
Torres' aunt, Jessica Heller, has been calling for justice for her niece on social media.
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“Say her name: Brittany Alexandria Torres!” Heller wrote in a Thursday Facebook post in response to the People magazine article. “My niece has no voice. She can't testify or share her side of the story. This is her voice now. We want answers. We want justice. Masu!”
Brittany Torres was a teacher and mother of a one-year-old. (GoFundMe)
In another Facebook post Tuesday, Heller said her niece was “killed by a hideous monster” who “should have protected her and loved her.”
“The justice system failed her, and the justice system is failing her son,” Heller wrote.
Delao reportedly confessed to hitting Torres with his car in May, and prosecutors representing Torres' mother said in court Monday that Delao's actions were not harmful to the child. He claimed that he could cause mental and physical harm.
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KVII reported that footage played in court showed Uries Delao pulling Brittany Torres out of his truck twice on the same day he allegedly punched her in front of her home. (Instagram)
KVII reported that footage played in court appeared to show Delao pulling Torres out of his truck twice on the same day he allegedly punched her in front of her home.
Anderson ultimately denied Delao's request to terminate custody, the newspaper said.
Torres' obituary said the 27-year-old “found her purpose when she became a mother.”
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“She loved children and was a wonderful mother and teacher,” it read. “She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She raised and loved her nephews. … Brittany was spontaneous, loving, funny, sociable, kind, caring and kind-hearted. She was broad, vibrant, kind, and had a beautiful smile.”
