Drowning

Tragedy Strikes: Huntsville Mother Indicted by Grand Jury for Allegedly Drowning 2-Year-Old Daughter – A Heartbreaking Legal Development

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Huntsville, Alabama – A woman from Huntsville has been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly drowning her 2-year-old daughter. The incident occurred on February 3rd, 2024 and has left the community in shock. The accused woman, whose name has been withheld to protect the identity of the child, now faces charges of first-degree murder and child endangerment. The grand jury’s decision to indict her signifies that they believe there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a trial. Authorities have not released details about the circumstances surrounding the toddler’s death or any possible motives for … Read more

Mother Accused of Drowning Autistic Son Appears in Court for New Judge in a Shocking Criminal Case

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Miami, Florida – Patricia Ripley, the mother who admitted to leading her autistic son into a canal and drowning him in 2020, appeared in court on Thursday to request a new judge for her criminal case. Associate Administrative Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez has been assigned to preside over Ripley’s case. Ripley, aged 48, is facing charges that include first-degree murder, kidnapping, child abuse with great bodily harm, and attempted murder in the death of her 9-year-old non-verbal son, Alejandro, who had autism. According to authorities, Ripley took her son to a lake behind a housing … Read more