Quadriplegic girl was in trash bag with mothballs

[April 23, 2009]  FLINT, Mich. (AP) -- A prosecutor says the body of a quadriplegic girl found at a storage facility in Michigan was stuffed in a black trash bag inside a plastic bin, with mothballs to mask the smell.

Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton says Flint police found Shylea Myza Thomas' body Wednesday.

Leyton says the mothballs were scattered on top of the bag to cover the smell from her body.

He says 9-year-old Shylea's home was "absolutely filthy" and says it appears she had a "rough go in life."

One person has been arrested at the girl's home.

Leyton says he'll review the case to determine if any criminal charges will be filed.

[Associated Press]

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