As her 5-year-old daughter’s health deteriorated amid alleged abuse, Nevada prosecutors say Andrea Loving turned to Google — searching phrases like “signs my child is dying” and “how long can you go without food” — instead of getting medical care.
Andrea Loving has now been booked on an additional charge of murder in connection with Izabella’s death, Washoe County District Attorney Chris Hicks said in a statement Tuesday, citing “additional evidence and continued investigative efforts.”
“The loss of Izabella Loving continues to weigh heavily on our community and everyone in my office,” Hicks said. “As this case continues to move forward, the facts uncovered only reinforce the seriousness of what occurred and the responsibility we have to pursue justice for Izzy.”
Loving was originally charged with child abuse causing substantial bodily harm — the same charge her husband faced when he was arrested in April — before prosecutors expanded the case to include a murder count this week.
Izabella’s father, Nicholas Loving, has also been charged with murder after a months-long investigation, according to KTVN, News 4-Fox 11 and KOLO-TV.
The district attorney’s office said both Andrea and Nicholas waived their preliminary hearings in Reno Justice Court and that the cases have been bound over to the Second Judicial District Court for further proceedings.
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Allegations in charging documents
Charging documents filed earlier this year allege Washoe County Sheriff’s Office detectives found text messages indicating Andrea “contributed to the physical abuse” toward Izabella, including allegations that she was “often only feeding her a piece of bread for her daily nutrition,” according to reporting by News 4-Fox 11 and the Reno-Gazette Journal.
Prosecutors also allege that when Izabella’s condition declined, Andrea’s Google search history shows she researched symptoms rather than seeking medical help.
The searches allegedly included: “signs my child is dying,” “dark blood on boil when popping,” “how long can you go without food,” “kidneys failing,” and “my five year old is peeing blood,” among other phrases, according to the documents, as reported by News 4-Fox 11 and 8 News Now.
Police interview and shifting blame
Andrea Loving denied physically beating or abusing Izabella during a July 28 interview following her arrest, but claimed Nicholas Loving was responsible for the child’s injuries, according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by News4/Fox 11.
She allegedly told investigators, “I should go to jail for not helping her and Nick should go to jail for killing her,” the affidavit states.
What investigators say happened
Izabella was found unresponsive inside the family’s Cold Springs, Nev., home on April 3, according to court documents cited by KOLO-TV. Authorities have alleged she was forced to sleep in a locked, makeshift box while her siblings slept in a “nice, Queen-sized bed,” the affidavit claims.
On her last night alive, investigators allege Nicholas Loving took the child’s temperature — recorded between 96 and 97 degrees — gave her a bath, and placed her into the locked box, where she later became unresponsive, according to the affidavit.
Authorities have also alleged Izabella was kicked and severely beaten by her father prior to her death, according to a probable cause affidavit against him obtained by KOLO, the Reno Gazette Journal and News4/Fox 11.
That affidavit described Izabella as showing multiple “signs of trauma” on her face, hips, pelvis, arms and genitals, and alleged she had 10 injuries on her face, including a black eye and a gash above her eye.
Hicks said his office remains limited in what it can publicly disclose while the case moves forward, but called the prosecution “an active priority,” adding: “We will continue to provide information as permitted while safeguarding the integrity of the legal process.”
Nicholas Loving’s next court date is scheduled for January 7. Andrea Loving has not yet been assigned a court date, according to online Washoe County Court records.
