Maryland Woman Charged with First-Degree Murder of Infant Child
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A 24-year-old Maryland woman is facing charges of first-degree murder and first-degree child abuse following teh death of a five-week-old infant in Cecil County. The tragic incident has prompted a swift response from authorities and an ongoing examination into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death.
Details of the Arrest and Charges
Destiny Faith Chiveral, of Charlestown, Maryland, was arrested by Maryland State Police and is currently being held without bond at the Cecil County detention Center. According to police reports,Chiveral has been formally charged with first-degree murder and first-degree child abuse.
Timeline of Events
On December 4th, at approximately 9:05 a.m., authorities responded to a 911 call originating from the unit-block of Leedle Circle in Rising Sun, Maryland.Upon arrival, first responders pronounced the five-week-old infant deceased at the scene.
Investigators immediatly initiated a complete investigation, executing search warrants for Chiveral, her mobile phone, and two separate residences. A senior official stated that “evidence recovered during the searches directly led to the arrest and subsequent charges.”
Ongoing Investigation
The Maryland state Police have confirmed that this remains an active and ongoing investigation. No further details regarding the evidence collected or the specific circumstances of the infant’s death have been released at this time.
below is a map of the area where the infant child was found dead:
(Courtesy Google Maps)
This is a developing story and will be updated as more facts becomes available.
