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Woman in the USA Killed Son to Prevent Him from Being Handed Over to His Father

Published: September 16, 2026(Updated: Sep 20, 2026)6 views
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Woman in the USA Killed Son to Prevent Him from Being Handed Over to His Father
A 36-year-old woman in the USA killed her 11-month-old son to avoid him being handed over to his father by a court ruling.

In the USA, a 36-year-old woman dissatisfied with a court ruling regarding the custody of her son kidnapped her 11-month-old child and shot him. This was reported by "The New York Post," citing "Zakon.kz." It is known that Madeline Veronica Daily disagreed with the custody decision.

Subsequently, she kidnapped her son from Wyoming and fled to New Mexico. ## Key Details and Important Information Law enforcement officers located the woman at a camper van parking lot near Silver City. ## Key Details and Important Information The police observed that she was hiding inside the van, surrounded the area, and waited for the appropriate warrant to enter. ## Key Details and Important Information During the investigation, Daily stated that she did not regret her actions as she was "protecting" her child from his father and relatives. ## Key Details and Important Information She claimed that the father did not provide adequate attention and care for the child.

During the court proceedings, the woman pleaded guilty.

Prosecutors indicated that she could face the most severe penalty — life imprisonment.

Topics:#USA#murder#custody#court ruling#Madeline Veronica Daily

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