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911 calls, police report details dark timeline to Arizona girl's tragic death
New documents reveal 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste made multiple escape attempts before her death in a rural Arizona area, leading to murder charges against father and his girlfriend.
Rebekah Baptiste: Reports of abuse reportedly made to DCS years before Arizona girl's death
Following the death of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste, the Arizona governor said there is an investigation into the state's Department of Child Safety (DCS) after it was revealed the girl's school had made 12 reports to the agency over the past four years.
Sheriff’s report details abuse before girl’s death in northern Arizona
Newly obtained records are revealing more details about the what led up to the death of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste, and authorities’ interactions with her biological father and his girlfriend.
Deaths of 3 Arizona girls prompt investigation into DCS
The deaths of Rebekah Baptiste, Emily Pike & Zariah Dodd prompted an investigation into Arizona's Department of Child Safety. The girls were killed despite having prior contact with DCS. Lawmakers are calling for a meeting to address the deaths.
911 calls released in death of 10-year-old Arizona girl
Police have released the 911 calls in the case of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste, depicting a lack of emotion from the woman calling for help.
911 call reveals moments leading up to 10-year-old girl's death
Chilling 911 call reveals the moments leading up to 10-year-old, Rebekah Baptiste's, death in Arizona after the Department of Child Safety failed to protect her.
School files reveal prior abuse reports before girl's death
Details are surfacing about the numerous reports filed with the Arizona Department of Child Safety before the death of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste. Her father & his girlfriend face first-degree murder charges.

Stepmother's chilling 911 calls released 'after she tortured girl, 10, to death'

Anicia Woods and Richard Baptiste have been accused of carrying out a prolonged campaign of cruel sexual and physical abuse ...

Girl tried to escape before she was allegedly killed by her father and his girlfriend, records say

Records show that Rebekah Baptiste, 10, tried to run away several times before she was found unresponsive and later died.

Found Without Toenails, Her Murder Followed 12 School Reports to Child Services — Why Was No One Able to Stop It?

Rebekah was found dehydrated and malnourished by responding officers, prosecutors said in court on Monday, Aug. 4, according ...

911 calls: What happened to Rebekah Baptiste, 10, in her final days before Phoenix death

The girl's father Richard Daniel Baptiste, 32, and a woman, Anicia Woods, 29, were arrested on suspicion of murder and child abuse after her death.
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'I'm breathing for her now': 911 call released before death of Rebekah Baptiste

The 911 call in the case of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste has been released, revealing an apparent lack of emotion from the ...

Girl, 10, Found on Highway Was Allegedly 'Tortured,' Father and Girlfriend Arrested: 'Black and Blue From Head to Toe'

Rebekah Baptiste's father Richard Baptiste and his girlfriend Anicia Woods have been arrested on murder charges.
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Governor takes questions on DCS, Rebekah Baptiste's mom and grandma speak

The 10-year-old girl, according to records, was found by police in Holbrook bruised, not breathing, and appearing ...
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AZ child murders: State senator says tragedies 'could have been avoided'

I believe absolutely that they could have been prevented if there were proper protocols in place in the group home and DCS," ...