Preschool teacher Amber Lee Hughes confesses to killing her boyfriend's daughter

Amber Lee Hughes has admitted to killing her lover's four-year-old daughter; however, she maintains that she did not rape the child.

Hughes, a preschool teacher, was arrested after Nada-Jane Challita's body was found floating in a tub of water in her Glenvista home in January 2023.

Hughes allegedly developed a romantic relationship with the girl’s father in 2021, and she moved in with them. During her stay, their relationship was allegedly marked by frequent altercations.

The accused allegedly threatened to harm the child during their disputes, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) stated.

The NPA said on one incident when the father left the accused with the deceased, the accused allegedly raped the deceased by inserting an unknown object in her private parts.

"It is also alleged that she drowned her and cut both her wrists. The deceased’s lifeless body was later found floating in the bathtub," the NPA said. 

During her last court appearance, Hughes pleaded not guilty to the charges of rape and murder. 

However, last week, she made a late change to her legal team. Hughes further stated that she wanted to make admissions, including that she killed the little girl.

The matter continues in court.

This is a developing story.

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