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Foster mother being held without bail after missing 10-year-old Philadelphia girl found dead
6abc Philadelphia • • nation
Key Points:
- Carprice William, a 36-year-old foster mother and Philadelphia school teacher, has been arraigned on murder charges in the death of 10-year-old Malayshia Allford, whose body was found in South Jersey after a 10-day search.
- Malayshia died from blunt force trauma, with prosecutors describing the killing as a "brutal murder" and indicating signs of abuse; the investigation was prompted by surveillance footage showing a body being removed from a West Philadelphia home.
- The community has been deeply affected, with a memorial growing near the site where Malayshia was last seen and school officials expressing condolences; friends and neighbors remember her as kind and well-liked.
- Authorities continue to investigate, with family members believing others may have been involved and calling for accountability, while requesting privacy and support from the public during this difficult time.
- William is being held without bail and is scheduled to appear in court again on November 23.
