Couple who killed girl drove about 1,100 miles with her body

A Washington state woman, Mandie Miller, was sentenced to 32 years after pleading guilty in the 2022 death of her eight-year-old adopted daughter; prosecutors say the couple transported the child’s body across state lines and the woman's former partner faces an upcoming sentencing on February 10.

Mandie Miller was sentenced to 32 years in prison after pleading guilty in the 2022 death of her eight-year-old adopted daughter, Meela. Prosecutors reported the child had been restrained, assaulted, and deprived of basic needs before she died. Authorities said Miller and her then-partner transported the child’s body to South Dakota and sought burial there. Miller’s former partner, Aleksander Kurmoyarov, has also pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing. Key facts: - Mandie Miller pleaded guilty to assault, homicide by abuse, and unlawful imprisonment and was sentenced to 32 years in prison. - Prosecutors reported the child was restrained, assaulted, and deprived of food and water before her death. - Officials say the couple transported the child’s body nearly 1,100 miles to South Dakota and approached a funeral home there. - Aleksander Kurmoyarov pleaded guilty to related charges and is scheduled to be sentenced on February 10. Summary: Miller’s sentence resolves the charges reported against her, while Kurmoyarov’s sentencing is scheduled for February 10. Further procedural details or possible appeals were not described in the reports.