Text Size

Police: Mother Killed Child Over Crying

Tamika Cantu Charged With Capital Murder

POSTED: Tuesday, December 11, 2007

UPDATED: 1:32 pm CST December 12, 2007

SAN ANTONIO -- A 22-year-old mother was charged with capital murder Tuesday after she admitted to police that she killed her 4-year-old daughter because the child wouldn't stop crying, police said.

"About 3:30, we received a call from a mother who reported that she had just killed her 4-year-old baby girl by smothering her with a pillow because she couldn't stop her from crying," said San Antonio Police Chief Bill McManus.

Tamika Cantu was arrested after police said they found Makala Cantu dead on the couch in an apartment in the 4600 block of East Houston Street.

Nobody else was at home when the child died, police said.

Cantu was being held in the Bexar County Jail in lieu of $750,000 bond.

Text Size

Links We Like

Sponsored Content

5 Ways To Show You’re Unprofessional

Employers generally have options when it comes to hiring. Makes sure you present yourself as professionally as possible, or else. More

5 Types Of Neighbors And How To Handle Them

You can pick your friends, but not your family -- or your neighbors. Here's what you need to know about how to deal with yours. More

Avoid Speeding Tickets With Your Phone

It was bound to happen. There are now applications for your cell phone that can help you avoid speeding tickets as well as traffic jams. Drive carefully. More

10 Ways To Improve Your Morning Routine

Are you often tired or rushed in the morning? Give your morning habits a makeover, and start the day feeling positive and energetic instead. More

Most Popular

StoriesClick to Expand
- SAPD Officer Charged With DWI
  As the San Antonio Police Department investigates a suspected drunken driving accident involving one of their own, the family of man killed by the same officer three years ago say they saw this coming.
- Man Stabbed By Prostitute
  Police are looking for a prostitute who stabbed a man while he was driving.
- Son's Persistence Pays Off With Arrest
  Charlie Vela never thought the day would come when his stepfather would be arrested in the slaying of his mother.
- Water Use Rules Criticized
  A water ski development in San Marcos becomes a lightning rod because it was allowed to draw water from a river and wells during a drought.
- Fire Knocks TV Station Off Air
VideosClick to Expand
- BGC Playoffs: Brandeis vs. Pflugerville
  Brandeis defeats Pflugerville on Saturday night to advance to the Third round in the playoffs.
- Women Rescued From High Water
  A woman is rescued from her van after she's trappe in high water on the Interstate 35 access road at Salado Creek.
- BGC Week 2: Friday Highlights
  Watch highlights from Friday night action of Week 2 of the high school football playoffs.
- BGC Playoffs: Steele vs. LakeTravis
  Steele loses in a tough game against Lake Travis on Saturday afternoon.
- BGC Fan Cam Visits Brandeis High School
  Fan Cam pays it's first-ever visit to Brandeis High School in anticipation of its playoff game against Plugerville.
SlideshowsClick to Expand
- I Shot News Slideshow
  View images of pictures sent in by KSAT 12 News and KSAT.com viewers with their cell phone.
- Crazy Pet Pics
  Check out crazy pet pics sent in by viewers.