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New Jersey Mother Charged with Murder of Two Toddlers

Naomi Elkins faces accusations of drowning her daughters, ages 1 and 3, after experiencing severe mental health issues.

  • Elkins allegedly drowned her children in the family's Lakewood home on Tuesday afternoon.
  • The 1-year-old was also found with stab wounds, according to police reports.
  • Elkins reportedly told investigators she acted out of 'religious purposes' following concerning thoughts.
  • She was arrested without incident and is being held without bail at Ocean County Jail.
  • The incident has deeply affected the local Orthodox Jewish community, where the family is well-known.
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