Overview
- Mitchell and Carrie Murray of Nibley, Utah, were booked on suspicion of felony aggravated murder and aggravated child abuse in the March death of their 18-month-old daughter, Ruby.
- A probable cause affidavit states Ruby died from dehydration and undernutrition, with doctors noting her weight at roughly 8 kilograms, or just over 17 pounds.
- Baby‑monitor footage from the four days before her death showed Ruby was out of her crib for only six total hours and with another person for less than an hour, with one day documenting just 49 seconds of interaction.
- Investigators say the crib was filthy with old food, sippy cups, and waffle pieces, the room measured about 77°F, and Ruby’s body temperature registered about 83°F.
- The parents told investigators they typically fed Ruby three times a day, often toasted waffles, while the mother, a registered nurse, allegedly declined resuscitation and said it “was her time,” and a 4‑year‑old sibling was placed in state custody, according to reports.