Meliza Campos-Sanchez has been arrested and booked after she was accused of pouring hot wax on her daughters and starting a fire in the kitchen.
Meliza was seen dancing in a silver mask, holding a lighter and pouring some substance onto a pile of clothes before setting them on fire. The mother was also seen pouring hot wax from a lit candle onto her chest. As per reports, investigators allegedly found the mask, flammable liquid, and lighter at the scene when they responded.
Another video showed Meliza pour hot wax on the hands of her two daughters, and pour it onto her leg.
Her daughters are aged 6 and 3. Investigators believe she used rubbing alcohol to start the fire, as per NBC Miami. Her elder daughter told the cops that she and her younger sister saw their mom light a fire in the kitchen and throw a glass mug in the flood while dancing, before the fire was extinguished with a bowl of water, as per Fox56. Meliza was first taken to a hospital for a mental health evaluation, known as a Baker Act, and then booked into jail. Here's all you need to know about Meliza Campos-Sanchez.
Meliza's booking information can be found here.
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