Zoey Felix was raped and killed earlier this month in Topeka, Kansas. She was just 5 years old. For years, worried neighbors say they tried to help after seeing her wandering, dirty and hungry. Police were called to her home dozens of times. Teachers raised alarms when she missed preschool. Both parents alleged abuse.
In this photo provided by Desiree Myles, 5-year-old Zoey Felix poses for a photo after neighbors bought her a new outfit and cleaned her up in September 2023. A homeless man was charged Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in the rape and killing of Felix, who died Monday, Oct. 2, despite firefighters’ efforts to save her life in a gas station parking lot in Topeka. In this undated photo provided by Shaniqua Bradley, 5-year-old Zoey Felix plays at Bradley’s house in Topeka, Kan.
Court records show her father had a protection-from-abuse order to keep Zoey’s mother away. The mother told the AP in a Facebook message that she was married to Zoey’s father but that he had temporary custody. She declined to respond to other questions.Neither parent responded to phone messages, and a person who identified herself as a grandmother declined comment.
The turbulence came to a head in July 2022, when Zoey’s mom called police to report a disturbance. Police returned later that day after Zoey’s teenage sister said her mother had overdosed and that Zoey was home. The report says the mother appeared healthy. Still, Zoey’s mother was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery against her husband. Released on bond, she was directed to have no contact with him.
Then in November came news that Zoey would miss school because she had been in a crash. A criminal complaint accused Zoey’s mother of driving drunk with an open container — and Zoey — in her car. Prosecutors later subpoenaed hospital records for Zoey. The plea agreement said she could have no contact with Zoey and restricted her contact with her teenage daughter.
Police returned Sept. 19, and Bradley said she heard Zoey’s mom saying everyone had to leave. A police report said Zoey’s mother had shoved her teenage daughter, and an officer later stood outside as belongings were retrieved from the house.
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