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

Prosecutors cite extensive forensic and digital evidence tying the defendants to prolonged abuse that exposed gaps in child‑welfare oversight.

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

Parents Challenge Child-Death Convictions as GMC Probes Leading Bone Pathologist

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

Massachusetts Court Orders Release of Harmony Montgomery Custody Hearing Audio

1-Month-Old's Death in NYC Ruled Homicide Due to Malnutrition

Texas Death Row Inmate's Testimony Sparks Political Showdown

Indiana Foster Mother Charged with Homicide After 10-Year-Old's Death