Alabama Woman Charged with Felony Murder in Daughter’s Death Due to Neglect
A woman in Gadsden, Alabama, has been arrested and charged with felony murder in connection with the death of her 12-year-old daughter. Prosecutors allege the child died from ongoing and extreme medical and/or physical neglect, which an autopsy ruled as…
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, September 29, 2026 —
A woman in Gadsden, Alabama, has been arrested and charged with felony murder in connection with the death of her 12-year-old daughter.
Prosecutors allege the child died as a result of ongoing and extreme medical and/or physical neglect. An autopsy conducted on the 12-year-old determined the manner of death to be homicide.
Details regarding the specific timeline of the alleged neglect, the date of the child’s death, or the identity of the arrested woman were not immediately available. The investigation is ongoing. Information regarding the specific actions or inactions that constitute the alleged neglect, and the specific charges filed beyond felony murder, have not been publicly disclosed at this time.
The case is being handled by local authorities and the district attorney’s office. Further information is expected as the legal process progresses. The charges indicate a severe alleged failure to provide necessary care for the child, leading to a fatality.
Story summarized from the original created by Morgan Hightower, Reggie Kyle on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.
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