Alabama Mother Charged with Felony Murder in Daughter’s Death Amid Neglect Allegations
In Gadsden, Alabama, Leslie Denise Wilson has been arrested and charged with felony murder in the death of her 12-year-old daughter. Prosecutors allege the child suffered from ongoing and extreme medical and physical neglect, which ultimately led to her death.…
Lima, OH, September 29, 2026 —
In Gadsden, Alabama, a mother has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of her 12-year-old daughter. Authorities have identified the arrested individual as Leslie Denise Wilson.
Wilson faces a charge of felony murder, according to prosecutors. The allegations center on claims of ongoing and extreme medical and physical neglect that investigators believe ultimately led to the child’s death.
The investigation into the incident involved a detailed examination of the circumstances surrounding the child’s death. Evidence uncovered during the probe indicated severe neglect.
An autopsy was conducted to determine the cause of death. The findings from this autopsy officially ruled the child’s death a homicide, prompting the felony murder charge against Wilson.
The name of the 12-year-old victim has not been publicly released at this time. Details regarding the timeline of the alleged neglect or the specific medical conditions the child may have suffered from were not immediately available, beyond the general descriptions of extreme medical and physical neglect.
Further information regarding court proceedings or the investigation’s next steps was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Morgan Hightower, Reggie Kyle on www.hometownstations.com, see more information here.
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