Zuni woman sentenced for involuntary manslaughter

ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni woman was sentenced to 30 months in prison Oct. 29 after her 2-month-old daughter died from asphyxiation. According to court documents, on the night of Jan. 25, 2025, Miranda Cachini, 27, drank alcoholic beverages and fell asleep while breastfeeding her 2-month-old daughter in bed. During the night, Cachini rolled over on top of the baby, causing her to pass away by asphyxiation.