• Dixie Denise Villa was sentenced to 20 years in prison for manslaughter after fatally poisoning a 7-month-old with an overdose of diphenhydramine while operating an unlicensed daycare on a military base.
• Despite repeated shutdowns, Villa continued running her unauthorized daycare, leading to Abigail Lobisch’s tragic death and highlighting the dangers of unregulated childcare services.
• The judge delivered the maximum sentence, rejecting defense pleas for probation, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for Abigail’s family.

A Hawaii woman, Dixie Denise Villa, received a 20-year prison sentence for manslaughter after fatally poisoning a 7-month-old. The court found Villa, who ran an unlicensed daycare on a military base, responsible for the death of Abigail Lobisch. Authorities revealed Abigail died on February 23, 2019, from an overdose of diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in Benadryl. Prosecutors emphasized that children under six should never receive this medication without a doctor’s approval.

Unlicensed Daycare Operations on Military Base

Villa operated an unlicensed daycare at Aliamanu Military Reservation, a military housing area on Oahu. Records showed that officials had repeatedly shut down her daycare before the tragedy occurred. Despite these closures, Villa continued her operations, which ended in Abigail’s untimely death. The overdose highlighted serious dangers linked to unauthorized childcare services.

Impact on the Family

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Anna Lobisch, Abigail’s mother, expressed her grief during the sentencing. She shared that over 2,260 days had passed since her daughter’s death, and her heartbreak remained unbearable. “My life has been defined by grief and loss. The pain of living without Abi is a heavy weight I will carry every day,” Lobisch stated. She also noted that Villa showed no remorse for her actions.

Judge’s Verdict and Defense Arguments

Judge Faaunga To’oto’o delivered the maximum sentence, agreeing with prosecutors that Villa’s actions warranted severe punishment. He called the overdose levels in Abigail’s system “unacceptable” and emphasized the seriousness of the case.

Villa’s defense attorney, Megan Kau, requested probation instead of a prison sentence. Kau argued that Villa was not a danger to the public and highlighted her role as a mother to two children, one with special needs. However, the judge prioritized justice for Abigail, ensuring Villa faced full accountability.

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