Microwave Murder Suspect Arraigned

Ka Vang confers with
her attorney

The Sacramento mother accused of murdering her three-month old daughter made her first court appearance this afternoon in Sacramento Superior Court.

Today 29-year old Ka Yang was arraigned in Department 61 before Judge Marjorie Koller following her arrest on Tuesday. Yang is facing assault and murder charges with special circumstances after she allegedly murdered her daughter Mirabelle Thao-Lo by placing the infant in a microwave oven earlier this year.

During the proceedings Yang gave yes and no answers when asked by Koller if she understood the charges against her. No plea was entered.

Linda Parisi

Yang was assigned attorney Linda Parisi of the Conflict Defenders office.

In comments outside the courtroom Parisi said she has met with her client but did not offer any further insight.

“Clealry there are some psychological issues that will have to be dealt with,” she said.

The next hearing is scheduled for July 14.