"Homeless Man Faces Capital Murder and Rape Charges in Tragic Death of 5-Year-Old Kansas Girl"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
A 25-year-old homeless man, Mickel Cherry, has been charged with capital murder, first-degree murder, and rape in the death of a 5-year-old girl, Zoey Felix, in Topeka, Kansas. Zoey died despite efforts by firefighters to save her life in a gas station parking lot. Cherry, who used to live at the same address as Zoey, was arrested and is being held on a $2 million bond. The decision on seeking the death penalty will be made after a preliminary hearing. Authorities have not released details about the cause of Zoey's death, but a medical examination revealed injuries consistent with sexual assault. Neighbors had raised concerns about Zoey's family home, which had no electricity, and police had made visits to the home in September. The investigation is ongoing.
