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Report details what led to foster mom’s arrest in girl’s death
NBC10 Philadelphia • • nation
Key Points:
- Carprice Williams, a 36-year-old foster mother and Philadelphia teacher, has been charged with the murder of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford, who was found dead with signs of physical abuse and blunt force trauma.
- Investigators revealed Williams physically abused Malayshia, tampered with evidence by sending texts from the child’s phone to mislead authorities, and had a history of abuse witnessed by other children.
- Surveillance footage and witness testimony led police to discover Malayshia’s body in New Jersey, concealed in bags inside a vehicle, with multiple injuries including whip-like marks and a fractured rib.
- Court records show Williams was previously linked to a lawsuit alleging severe abuse and neglect of another foster child in her care, described as a near-fatality, though no criminal charges were filed in that case.
- Williams was arrested on Nov. 5, arraigned without bail, and is currently held on multiple charges including murder and child endangerment; community leaders are assisting with Malayshia’s funeral arrangements.
