Roxanne Helus, owner of Cherished Years Daycare in Manteca, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment in the death of 5-month-old Christian Olvera. Court records show she began drinking at 4 a.m., drove children while intoxicated, and delayed emergency care.
- Helus's blood alcohol level was 0.29% when the baby suffered a medical emergency. - She took the infant into a travel trailer not approved for childcare.
- The baby died from an anoxic brain injury two days after the incident. - Helus faces up to six years in state prison, with sentencing on July 17.