Dossier
Heidi Hermann
Coverage of Heidi Hermann in the Nexus archive.
- Mother of toddlers charged with murder in daughter’s death, neglect of son
A 25-year-old mother, Valencia Duke, was charged with first-degree felony murder and two counts of first-degree cruelty to children after her 13-month-old daughter was found dead from dehydration and her son was discovered malnourished and dehydrated in their D.C. home. Duke was arrested and held without bond following court appearances.