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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.

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

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