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Neighbor Allen Jones described the scene outside Diaz family’s home two weeks ago.
“It was 3 a.m. I woke up to go to the bathroom and the whole front of the yard look like a UFO out there lights and everything,” he said.
Investigators said that Crystal and Rene Diaz, Annai s stepmother and father called 911 to report Annai needed help.
Authorities say when the ambulance arrived, Annai was pronounced dead in her parents’ room, covered in bruises and burns.
“The extent of her injuries on her body were tremendous shocking and help support the charges the defendants are charged with,” said Derek Butts, Contra Costa County Deputy District Attorney.