Dayana Medina-Flores was sentenced Thursday in Monroe County Circuit Court to 65 years in prison for the murder of her 12-year-old stepson.
In May 2019, Medina-Flores and her husband, Luis Posso, were arrested for torturing and starving their son, Eduardo Posso, to death.
Deputies discovered the couple and their son at the Bloomington Economy Inn on State Road 37 South. They found a box containing restraints and a dog shock collar in the motel room.
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Judge Christine Talley Haseman read some of the chilling evidence aloud before sentencing. In her reading, she mentioned the boy was malnourished, dehydrated, and had sustained bruises all over his body.
"There’s no natural reason why he was malnourished," said Haseman, adding later, "Eduardo’s death was at the hands of another person."
According to court documents, pathologists reported hair fibers were found inside the boy’s stomach, which indicates he was starving enough to begin consuming his own hair.
Monroe County Coroner Joani Shields’ analysis said Eduardo was "severely emaciated," weighing about 50 to 55 pounds.
In addition, the couple had cellphone video footage and photographs of their son restrained in a bathtub with the dog shock collar around his neck.
Monroe County Prosecutor Erika Oliphant represented the state in its case against Medina-Flores. She did not want to comment on the sentencing since Posso’s case is being appealed.
"Right now, the state, which is represented by the Attorney General in the appellate process, is working on its brief, which is due August 2," said Oliphant.
The 65-year sentence is for the maximum number of years.
