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Tragic Incident Unfolds in Schenectady, New York
A heartbreaking story emerged from Schenectady, New York, as a mother was arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of her 11-month-old daughter, Halo Branton. The incident took place at a General Electric facility, where the child was found unresponsive inside a utility tunnel.
Mother Charged with Second-Degree Murder
24-year-old Persia Nelson was charged with second-degree murder committed with depraved indifference less than 24 hours after Halo was reported missing. The events unfolded when security at the General Electric facility received a call about a female trespasser, later identified as Nelson, who claimed to have lost her child.
Desperate Search for Missing Child
Authorities sprang into action, issuing an Amber Alert after concerns grew that Halo had possibly been abducted. The search led them to the grim discovery of the infant inside the utility tunnel structure on the facility’s premises. Despite efforts to save her, Halo was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Autopsy Reveals Cause of Death
An autopsy revealed that Halo died from exposure and hypothermia after being dropped into the utility tunnel, where standing water reached up to her neck. The tragic circumstances surrounding her death have left the community in shock and mourning.
Mother’s Troubling Past Comes to Light
During Nelson’s arraignment, it was revealed that she has another child in a separate county whom she does not have custody of. The disturbing details of her past and the events leading up to Halo’s untimely demise have raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Legal Proceedings Underway
Despite pleading not guilty, Nelson faces a long legal battle ahead as the case unfolds. The Schenectady Public Defender’s Office is yet to respond to requests for comment, leaving many to wonder about the future of this heartbreaking case.
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