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Texas Mother and Boyfriend Charged With Capital Murder in 3-Year-Old’s Death

Prosecutors cite medical findings plus cellphone texts to support the upgraded counts.

Georgia Mother Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Killing 4-Year-Old During Potty-Training Punishment

Ex-Beauty Queen on Trial in Toddler’s Death as Prosecutors Unveil Motive, Forensic Timeline

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

Chicago Father Charged With Murder in Death of 2-Month-Old, Ordered Detained

Father Surrenders as Louisiana Parents Jailed on Murder Charges in Death of 2-Month-Old

New Charges and Unsealed Warrants Deepen Probe Into Death of Connecticut Girl Found in Storage Tote

New Warrants Allege Mother Starved, Zip-Tied Jacqueline ‘Mimi’ Torres-Garcia Before 2024 Death

Father Charged With Murder in Georgia Infant’s Death After Both Parents Are Arrested

Minister Declines Immediate Backing for Maya’s Law After Westminster Debate

L.A. County Approves $20 Million Settlement in Noah Cuatro Wrongful-Death Case

Texas Executes Blaine Milam for 2008 ‘Exorcism’ Killing of 13-Month-Old

Brittany Hall Pleads Guilty in 8-Year-Old Amari Hall’s Killing, Sentenced to Life

Prosecutors Say Missing Infant Emmanuel Haro Was Killed After Prolonged Abuse as Parents Face Murder Charges

Arizona Department of Child Safety Faces Scrutiny Ahead of Oversight Hearing After Girl’s Death

Jermaine Thomas Sentenced to 50 Years for Murder of Adopted Son in Washing Machine

Family Seeks Legal Action Over NYPD and ACS Handling of Toddler’s Murder

Father Charged With Murder After Tossing 2-Year-Old Into Bronx River