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Vernal Man Arrested After Child Dies in Hot Vehicle

Medical and vehicle temperature readings point to fatal hyperthermia as prosecutors charge a Vernal man.

Three Women Indicted in Death of 7‑Year‑Old on Long Island

Remains of Missing West Virginia Teen Identified as Shayln Harvey

Santa Clara Puts 10 Child-Welfare Workers on Leave as State Extends Oversight After Toddler’s Death

Minnesota Lifts Suspension of Rocking Horse Ranch Day Care After Infant Death Probe

Caregiver Faces Second-Degree Murder in 3-Year-Old’s Death as Mother Is Charged With Neglect

Florida Man Denied Bond in Death of Girlfriend’s 3-Year-Old; Charge Upgrade Likely

Washington Mother Gets 32 Years for Killing Adopted Daughter After Abuse as Boyfriend Awaits Sentencing

Boyfriend Held Without Bond in Denver Toddler’s Death as Mother Is Arrested on Child-Abuse Charge

Long Beach Father, Stepmother Arrested on Suspicion of Torture and Murder in 14-Month-Old’s Death

Starvation Homicide Ruling in Connecticut Girl’s Death as Three Relatives Return to Court

Court Commissioner Calls West Allis Child-Abuse Case 'Worst He Has Seen' as Father Charged With Homicide, Mother With Neglect

Medical Examiner Rules Death of 13-Year-Old Tempe Girl a Homicide

Cadogan Township Woman Charged With Homicide After Four Infants’ Remains Found

Pennsylvania Caregiver Charged With Homicide After 9-Year-Old Found in Youghiogheny River

Roseland Christian Ministries and Family Offer $5,000 Reward as Police Probe Infant Homicide