Man found guilty in murder of girlfriend's 4-year-old daughter

Sentencing phase begins Wednesday

SAN ANTONIO – Jurors returned a guilty verdict late Tuesday afternoon in the murder trial of 28-year old Matthew Carrillo.

Carrillo was on trial for the 2012 murder of his girlfriend's 4-year old daughter, Kayla Garcia.

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The child died from massive head injuries and showed signs of physical abuse, according to prosecutors.

The jury had been deliberating since Friday.

The punishment phase of Carrillo’s trial is scheduled to begin Wednesday morning.

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