CADOGAN TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania — A woman has been charged after the remains of her four infants were discovered in a home she had been evicted from last month. The remains were found in a bedroom closet and in the attic of the home on Oak Avenue in Cadogan Township. The landlord was cleaning out a closet in the home on September 13 when he came across a trash bag with a foul odor and something wrapped in towels … . ()
Investigators found the bodies of … placed in plastic bags. The woman, who had been living in the home with her two sons while her husband was incarcerated, reportedly gave birth to the babies over the past several years and concealed their deaths without anyone in her close-knit neighborhood suspecting she was ever pregnant. ()
According to the arrest affidavit, the woman admitted to giving birth to babies over the past several years—including one about a year ago and another around six years ago—and that both died shortly after birth. She has been charged with criminal homicide for the more recent case, involuntary manslaughter … earlier one, and four counts each of … )
The woman is currently held without bail at Armstrong County Jail, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for next … . The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are awaiting autopsy results. They plan to investigate further by reviewing her medical records and interviewing connections, including her incarcerated husband. ()
The discovery has shocked the local community, and neighbors who often helped care for her two young sons expressed horror and disbelief. The case has drawn attention to the issue of concealed pregnancies and the potential for such tragedies to go unnoticed in close-knit communities.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward. They are also emphasizing the importance of community awareness and vigilance in preventing such incidents. The investigation is expected to continue as law enforcement works to uncover more details about the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The woman faces serious charges, and if convicted, she could face significant prison time. The legal proceedings are expected to unfold over the coming weeks, and the community remains on edge as they await further developments in the case.
In the meantime, the Armstrong County community is grappling with the shock and sadness of the discovery. Residents are coming to terms with the fact that such a tragedy occurred in their midst, and many are left searching for answers and seeking ways to support the surviving family members affected by the case.
As the legal process moves forward, the focus remains on uncovering the full truth of what transpired in the home on Oak Avenue and ensuring that justice is served for the victims. The case serves as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance and compassion within communities to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
