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first-degree cruelty to children

Coverage of first-degree cruelty to children in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 4 · 12:00 UTCMost recent: Jun 5 · 19:48 UTC
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Valencia Dukeperson2first-degree felony murdertopic2Jeanine Pirroperson1Heidi Hermannperson1D.C.place1dehydrationtopic1Jeanine Ferris Pirroperson1District of Columbiaplace1
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  • HEALTHJun 5 · 19:48 UTCWTOP DC
    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.

  • SECURITYJun 4 · 12:00 UTCDOJ NEWS
    Mother in 13-Month-Old’s Death Arrested and Charged

    Valencia Duke, 25, was arrested and charged with first-degree felony murder and two counts of first-degree cruelty to children following the death of her thirteen-month-old daughter and near death of her son in Southeast, D.C. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro.

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