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Mother Arrested in Infant Daughter's Death
5 Jun
Summary
- Woman arrested for child abuse leading to infant's death.
- Child on life support before passing away due to injuries.
- Previous neglect allegations unsubstantiated by state agency.
Tabitha Molina, 32, faces charges of intentional child abuse resulting in death and child abuse after her 1-year-old daughter was found critically injured. Officers responded to the hospital on May 22, where medical staff raised concerns about the child's injuries being inconsistent with the mother's account of a fall.
The infant suffered extensive bruising, a skull fracture, and multiorgan damage, leading to her placement on life support. Doctors noted the injuries were diagnostic of physical abuse and abusive head trauma. The child was taken off life support on May 29.
The Children, Youth and Families Department confirmed prior incidents with Molina regarding her other children between 2019 and 2025. While neglect allegations were previously unsubstantiated, a substantiated neglect claim due to inadequate shelter occurred in February 2020, leading to services being provided.
An autopsy is pending to determine the official cause of death. The child's father is not mentioned in the article. The other children are currently living with family members.
