Michigan Mother Accused of Attempted Murder After Allegedly Attacking Daughter in Violent Home Assault
BLAIR TOWNSHIP, MI — In a disturbing case from northern Michigan, a mother has been accused of severely assaulting her daughter, including strangulation and throwing the child down a flight of stairs. Jennifer Lynn Vargas, 42, faces charges of assault with intent to murder and first-degree child abuse following the incident on Nov. 8. The assault allegedly occurred at Vargas’ residence in Blair Township, about 160 miles northwest of Lansing. According to police, the authorities …