According to prosecutors, Crystal's 10-year-old sister says their parents stuffed tape in their mouths and sealed their jaws shut so they couldn't call their parents if they were thirsty or hungry.
The Ramirezes are also charged with injury to a child, unlawful restraint and endangering a child. They have both pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors say testimony could begin later this week.
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