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http://www.wbir.com/news/article/19...harged-in-little-girls-death?odyssey=obinsiteA woman has been charged in the death of a little Hawkins County girl.
At a press conference Tuesday, the Hawkins County Sheriff said Amber Gibson, 25, is charged with aggravated child abuse and first degree murder in the death of Emily Barnard.
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The three-year-old died in July. She had been left at home with Gibson. In July, Sheriff Ronnie Hawkins said he was sure that Gibson had caused the girl's death, but she wasn't charged until this week.
Sheriff Ronnie Lawson said he was prepared to discuss details of the case Tuesday, but minutes after he called the press conference, John F. Dugger, Jr. signed a gag order barrig anyone involved in the case from speaking about it.
District Attorney General C. Berkley Bell did say the autopsy showed the little girl died of multiple blunt force injuries to the head.
Barnard's great-grandmother said she is glad an arrest has been made.
"It's a relief that there's been a charge made," said Teresa Harmon. "I know they took their time, it seems like drug their feet, but I'm glad they did so they could get it right."
In July Lawson said drugs were involved, but Tuesday would not discuss details of what happened.
Harmon wants to hear Gibson's explanation.
"Its not going to change what she's done, it's not going to bring Emily back, but I would like to hear her try to explain what made her so angry at her."
Gibson is being held on a $500,000 bond. She's due in court on Thursday.