Tennessee Mother Charged with First-Degree Murder for Drowning Daughter

Brandi Elliott, 33, allegedly killed her 7-year-old daughter, Piper, after claiming she needed time alone.

Hendersonville police responded to Drakes Creek on July 13 after receiving a report of a drowning.
Court documents reveal Elliott admitted to holding her daughter underwater until she stopped moving.
Elliott attempted CPR but Piper was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to help Piper's hospitalized father with funeral expenses.
Elliott is being held without bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 29.