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 foster mother and elementary school teacher, after the body of missing 10-year-old Malaysian Allford 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, who had been missing for ten days. Williams, who is listed as Dr. Williams and teaches fifth grade at Lewis C. Cassidy School, was identified through a LinkedIn profile that also notes prior work as a special-education English and language arts teacher.
Authorities said 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 Allford's body was discovered on Oct. 22 in a car at the Stonington Court Apartments in Lindenwold, New Jersey. A medical examiner ruled the death a homicide caused by blunt-force trauma.
Assistant District Attorney Ashley Toczylowski explained that the video prompted police to locate the vehicle and interview a witness, which helped locate the body. Prosecutors indicated signs of abuse but declined to provide further details.
The School District of Philadelphia issued a statement expressing condolences to Allford's family, friends and classmates. Community members have been asked to provide any information to Philadelphia police via tip line 215-686-8477.