Woman arrested for murder in 3-year-old’s death: Kern County Sheriff’s Office

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman was arrested Friday for the death of a 3-year-old child, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office.

Margaret Eichhorst, 32, was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection to a child’s death in Oildale on Feb. 9, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Eichhorst was booked into jail for first degree murder and willful cruelty of a child, according to online inmate records.

Deputies were called to the 500 block of El Tejon Avenue on Feb. 9, for a report of a child not breathing. Investigators said the coroner determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma and ruled it a homicide.

The child had injuries consistent with child abuse and was declared dead on scene, officials said. Eichhorst is being held without bail and is due in court on Feb. 21.

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About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.