Alabama Woman Charged with Felony Murder in Daughter’s Death
In Gadsden, Alabama, a woman named Leslie Denise Wilson has been arrested and charged with felony murder following the death of her 12-year-old daughter. Authorities allege the child, who had cerebral palsy, died from sepsis due to extreme medical and…
Terre Haute, IN, September 29, 2026 —
Gadsden, Alabama – A woman in Gadsden, Alabama, has been arrested and charged with felony murder in connection with the death of her 12-year-old daughter. Authorities have identified the arrested woman as Leslie Denise Wilson.
The 12-year-old child, who reportedly suffered from cerebral palsy, died, and investigators have since ruled the death a homicide. According to the authorities’ allegations, the child succumbed to sepsis, which stemmed from what investigators described as extreme medical and physical neglect.
The Gadsden Police Department is handling the investigation. Details regarding the timeline of events leading up to the child’s death, the specific nature of the alleged neglect, or when Ms. Wilson was taken into custody were not immediately available.
The charge of felony murder implies that a death occurred during the commission of another felony. In this case, investigators are linking the death to the alleged felony of neglect.
Officials have stated that the investigation is ongoing. Further information regarding the case will be released as it becomes available from law enforcement agencies.
Story summarized from the original created by Morgan Hightower, Reggie Kyle on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.
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