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Gadsden mother allegedly strangled 1-year-old girl found dead in hearse
The body of 1-year-old Blessence Pearl was discovered Saturday morning inside the hearse at West Gadsden Funeral Home. Her mother, 29-year-old Terica Pearl, is charged with capital murder. Charging documents against Pearl made public Monday state that the toddler girl was strangled with a “thick robe string.”
Woman arrested after dead baby girl found inside hearse at Gadsden funeral home
A woman has been arrested after a dead baby was found inside a hearse at the West Gadsden Funeral Home Saturday, Aug. 9, authorities say.Gadsden Police say they quickly secured the scene with their patrol division once they arrived.
A baby was found dead in a hearse. A woman has now been charged with murder.
The woman has been charged with murder and is being held with no bond, according to Etowah County Sheriff's Office jail records.
Dead toddler found in Gadsden funeral home hearse sparks homicide investigation
West Gadsden Funeral Home, where the toddler's body was found, has urged anyone who knows a family with a missing toddler to contact police.
Dead Baby Girl Found Dead Inside Hearse At Alabama Funeral Home, Child's Mother Arrested
A 1-year-old girl identified as Blessence Pearl was found dead inside a hearse at an Alabama funeral home. Following an investigation, the child’s mother, 29-year-old Terica Pearl, is accused of murdering her daughter.
‘My heart is broken’: Family, funeral home hold vigil for baby found dead in back of hearse
The Gadsden community came together Sunday night to pray and honor a baby after her body was found inside a hearse at a funeral home Saturday. The family of 1-year-old Blessence Pearl was too distraught to speak but were surrounded by support.
Woman arrested after toddler found dead in hearse in Gadsden
Authorities in Gadsden are investigating the death of a toddler found in a hearse at a local funeral home, seeking public assistance for information.
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Woman charged with capital murder for strangling child, leaving body in Gadsden funeral home hearse
The Gadsden Police Department announced an arrest in connection to the toddler found dead inside a hearse at the West Gadsden ...
Gadsden gathers to mourn 1-year-old girl found slain in hearse: ‘Our city is hurting’
As speakers offered prayers and singers led an emotional crowd at a candlelight vigil Sunday night in Gadsden, two small ...
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Gadsden ISD mourns loss of student amid investigation into fatal crash
The Gadsden Independent School District is mourning the loss of a Gadsden High School student who passed away over the ...
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Heartbroken community holds vigil for child found in Gadsden funeral home hearse
The West Gadsden Funeral Home hosted a candlelight vigil in memory of a 1-year-old girl whose body was found inside a ...
‘Like Christmas in August’: Gadsden County teachers get free supplies ahead of new school year
Beyond Before Community Development Corporation hosts this free event each year, giving away 200 supply baskets.
Eight suspended players granted eligibility by FHSAA to play – anywhere but Gadsden County
Eight Gadsden County football players won their appeals to the FHSAA, but will not be allowed to play for the Jaguars. The ...
2 Gadsden County restaurants get perfect scores; 1 fails inspection
Going out to eat? See which Gadsden County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.
Gadsden County football banned from postseason, coach and players suspended for violations
Gadsden County football coach Russell Ellington and eight players suspended one year, school fined $21,500 fine for ...
Gadsden County football is in trouble after FHSAA rules violations. What we know
How does the Florida High School Athletic Assocation define a non-traditional student and what's next for Gadsden County's ...
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Gadsden County football coach Russell Ellington, eight players face one-year suspension
Gadsden County football coach Russell Ellington and eight players face a one-year suspension from the FHSAA. The ...
Impact Gadsden Interfaith Council hosts annual back to school event
Faith-based leaders in Gadsden County plan to welcome students back to the classroom and help them kick off the new school ...