Foster mother, a 5th-grade teacher, charged in death of 10-year-old Philadelphia girl
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced charges against Carprice Williams, a 36-year-old foster mother and elementary school teacher, in connection with the homicide of 10-year-old Malayshia Allford, whose body was found in South Jersey.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner charged Carprice Williams, 36, with homicide in the death of 10-year-old Malayshia Allford. Williams, who is listed as Dr. Williams and teaches 5th grade at Lewis C. Cassidy School, was also a foster mother to Allford. The medical examiner ruled the girl's death a homicide caused by blunt-force trauma after her body was discovered in a vehicle at the Stonington Court Apartments in Lindenwold, New Jersey, about 20 miles from her foster home.
According to Assistant District Attorney Ashley Toczylowski, surveillance video from Oct. 26 showed a body being removed from a West Philadelphia residence, leading investigators to a suspect vehicle and ultimately to the location where the body was found. Police say Allford was last seen alive on Oct. 22, and a 10-day search was conducted after she disappeared.
The School District of Philadelphia expressed condolences to Allford’s family, friends and classmates. Williams is being held without bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 23. Authorities continue to seek information from the public.