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Foster mother charged in death of 10-year-old Philadelphia girl is 5th-grade teacher | What we know
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Key Points:
- Carprice Williams, a 36-year-old foster mother and 5th grade teacher in Philadelphia, has been charged with the homicide of 10-year-old Malayshia Allford, who was found dead from blunt force trauma after an intensive search.
- Malayshia’s body was discovered in a car in Lindenwold, New Jersey, days after surveillance footage showed a body being moved from a West Philadelphia home; investigators believe she died from abuse inflicted by objects.
- The community, including Malayshia’s school and neighbors, is deeply shaken by the tragedy, with memorials growing and calls for accountability and prevention of future abuse.
- Authorities continue to investigate conflicting accounts from adults involved, and Williams is currently held without bail, with a court date set for November 23.
- Malayshia’s family has asked for privacy and support without judgment as they mourn, while police urge anyone with information to come forward through anonymous tips.
