Connecticut girl, 12, died of Benadryl overdose after being sexually assaulted by her stepfather, investigators believe

Twelve-year-old Eve Rogers died at her home in Enfield, Connecticut, on 18 March. The medical examiner determined she died from acute Benadryl intoxication and classified the overdose as having undetermined intent; investigators believe she had been sexually assaulted by her stepfather, who was charged after her death.

Anthony Federline, 39, faces charges of first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor, but has not been charged with murder. A sexual assault kit found his DNA among contributors, according to the arrest warrant. Investigators sought access to family accounts and a laptop as they gathered evidence; Eve’s mother later filed for divorce, and another child in the household was placed in state custody.