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.