Foster mother arrested and charged with murder of 10-year-old in Philadelphia

Foster mother arrested and charged with murder of 10-year-old in Philadelphia

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Carprice Williams was arrested and arraigned on murder and related charges on 5 November in Philadelphia, NBC10 Philadelphia reported. Earlier, Philadelphia officials said Caprice Williams had been charged with murder after the 10-year-old foster child’s body was discovered in a car trunk in New Jersey, CNN reported.

The case also involved a public-school teacher, prompting concerns about the city’s foster-care oversight, Inquirer. com reported.

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Caprice Williams Malayshia Alford Ashley Toczylowski Philadelphia Police Department FBI Wayne Jacobs Kevin J. Bethel Cherelle L. Parker Lawrence Krasner Philadelphia Department of Human Services

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Lindenwold, New Jersey, United States

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November 06, 2026
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Foster mother arrested and charged in murder of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford
Foster mother arrested and charged in murder of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford

NBC10 Philadelphia • 06 Nov 23:14

Carprice Williams was arrested and arraigned on multiple charges, including murder, after a police report detailed physical abuse and attempts to conceal the death of her foster child.

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Philadelphia foster mother and teacher charged with murder after 10-year-old's death raises child-welfare concerns
Philadelphia foster mother and teacher charged with murder after 10-year-old's death raises child-welfare concerns

Inquirer.com • 06 Nov 22:44

A Philadelphia public-school teacher and foster parent has been charged with murder after a 10-year-old girl in her care was found dead, prompting scrutiny of the city’s foster-care oversight.

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Foster mother, a 5th-grade teacher, charged in death of 10-year-old Philadelphia girl
Foster mother, a 5th-grade teacher, charged in death of 10-year-old Philadelphia girl

6abc Philadelphia • 06 Nov 17:24

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.

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Foster mother charged with murder after 10-year-old found dead
Foster mother charged with murder after 10-year-old found dead

6abc Philadelphia • 06 Nov 13:09

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced murder charges against foster mother Carprice Williams following the discovery of 10-year-old Malayshia Allford’s body in New Jersey.

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Foster mother, a 5th-grade teacher, charged in death of 10-year-old Philadelphia girl
Foster mother, a 5th-grade teacher, charged in death of 10-year-old Philadelphia girl

6abc Philadelphia • 06 Nov 13:04

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.

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Foster mother charged with murder after 10-year-old's body found in New Jersey
Foster mother charged with murder after 10-year-old's body found in New Jersey

CNN • 06 Nov 03:03

Philadelphia officials said Caprice Williams has been charged with murder and related offenses following the discovery of foster child Malayshia Alford's body in a car trunk in New Jersey.

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