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Louisiana Mother Charged in Toddler's Death
4 Jan
Summary
- A 28-year-old mother is charged with murder for allegedly shooting her daughter.
- The mother reportedly stated she was sending the child 'to God'.
- Police responded to a shooting incident on Jan. 1 in Sulphur, Louisiana.
In Sulphur, Louisiana, a tragic event has led to a murder charge against a mother. Kristen Bass, 28, is accused of shooting and killing her 1-year-old daughter, Acelynn Moss. The incident took place on the evening of January 1, when police responded to a shooting call at a local residence. Authorities discovered the infant had been fatally wounded upon their arrival.
Acelynn's father, Bradley Moss, reported hearing a loud noise before finding his daughter shot and Bass holding a gun. He recounted that Bass stated her intention was to "send her to God." Moss also indicated that Bass had made statements suggesting she planned to harm their second child, a 2-year-old girl who was also in the room and crying for help.
Kristen Bass is currently being held on a significant bond of $10 million as the investigation continues. Police are appealing to the public for any additional information that may assist Sgt. Jeremy Cain in this ongoing case. The community is grappling with the shock of this devastating event.
