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PhD Student Charged with Murder of Friend's Newborn in Pittsburgh

Nicole Virzi, a clinical psychology candidate, is accused of killing Leon Katz and injuring his twin brother while babysitting.

  • Leon Katz, six weeks old, died from blunt force trauma while in the care of family friend Nicole Virzi.
  • Virzi, a PhD student from San Diego, also faces charges of child endangerment and aggravated assault.
  • Parents Ethan Katz and Savannah Roberts were attending to Leon's twin, Ari, at the hospital during the incident.
  • A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $50,000 to support the grieving family with funeral and medical expenses.
  • Virzi, who denies the charges, is being held without bail and plans to plead not guilty.
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