Plea Deal Reached in Victoria Martens Murder Case: New Mexico Officials

(L-R) Nicole Maldonado, Myriah Flores, and her mother Sharlene Benavidez attend a candlelight vigil for 10-year-old Victoria Martens at the apartment complex in Albuquerque, N.M., on Aug. 25, 2016, where the young girl lived and was killed. Jim Thompson/The Albuquerque Journal via AP

A woman pleaded no contest in the slaying of 10-year-old New Mexico girl Victoria Martens, according to reports.

Jessica Kelley entered the plea on child abuse recklessly caused resulting in death, tampering with evidence, and aggravated assault charges.