Brittney Bergeron

Kissy is the nickname for 3-year-old Kristyanna Cowan who died after the attack.

Details of Stabbing Attack Given in Affidavit

(Jan. 24) — An extradition hearing is taking place this afternoon for the two people accused of killing a three-year-old girl and critically injuring her sister. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of Beau Maestas and his 16-year old sister, Monique. Read more …>>

BRITTNEY BERGERON: Girl’s life a tale of sorrow

HEMET, Calif. — The recent attack in which a knife-wielding assailant severed her spinal cord was one of many tragedies Brittney Bergeron has endured in her young life. Read more …>>

Britteny Bergeron: Parental Rights Decision

Eyewitness News obtained a copy of the Decision And Order from the Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division, Clark County in the matter of the parental rights of Britteny Bergeron. Read more …>>

I-Team: Brittney Bergeron Adopted by Foster Family

Today Brittney Bergeron was adopted by the foster family who has cared for her since the stabbing in Mesquite five years ago. The family helped Brittney heal from her physical wounds and from the emotional loss of her little sister. Read more …>>

Brittney Bergeron Receives $5.5 Million Settlement

Britteny Bergeron Timeline: The attack happened on the morning of Jan. 22 in the parking lot of the CasaBlanca hotel and casino in Mesquite. Police caught Beau and Monique Maestas a few hours later in Utah. Read more …>>

Bergeron Not Forced to Visit with Mother

A young girl paralyzed in a knife attack will not be forced to visit her mother in prison. Tammy Bergeron is serving time for leaving her children alone at home to go gambling on the night of the attack. Eyewitness News was in family court Wednesday when the judge explained his ruling. Read more …>>

Judge Won’t Sever Bergeron-Schmidt’s Parental Rights

A judge decided not to cut the parental rights of a woman who pled guilty to child neglect charges. Read more …>>

Jury gives Beau Maestas the death penalty, sister cuts a deal

Just hours after learning her brother would be sentenced to death for the murder of a 3 year old girl, Monique Maestas cut a deal with prosecutors. Read more …>>

Monique Maestas Accepts Guilty Plea Deal

Monique Maestas, Beau Maestas’ younger sister, accepts a plea deal that will give her life in prison with the possibility of parole after 40 years. Read more …>>

Jury gives Beau Maestas the death penalty, sister cuts a deal

Just hours after learning her brother would be sentenced to death for the murder of a 3 year old girl, Monique Maestas cut a deal with prosecutors. Read more …>>

DEATH PENALTY: Maestas juror says she erred Misconduct claims bring panelists back before judge

A juror who voted in favor of the death penalty for child killer Beau Maestas was so racked with guilt and regret, she sought counseling and then began communicating with the incarcerated 24-year-old. Read more …>>

Drug Deal Leads to Attack, New Life for Victim

Brittney Bergeron Himel survived one of the most vicious crimes the Las Vegas community had ever seen. Read more …>>