Franklinton woman charged with murder after infant's death
- Autumn Harper, 24, has been charged with first-degree murder after her 8-month-old son, Sterling Rogers, died from severe injuries, according to the Franklinton Police Department.
- Justin Brown, Franklinton Police Chief, stated that the investigation revealed Harper admitted to abusing Sterling and had a history of physical abuse since January.
- Sterling was taken to Children's Hospital in New Orleans, where he died a week after being found in distress.
- The investigation is ongoing, but currently, police believe Harper acted alone, while her mother claims her daughter is innocent.
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Louisiana Mom Accused of Beating Her 8-Month-Old Baby Boy to Death: 'Absolutely Heartbreaking'
Sterling Rodgers' death was considered a homicide after the infant's autopsy showed signs of ongoing abuseWashington Parish Sheriff's Office Autumn HarperA Louisiana mother is behind bars after police say she beat her 8-month-old son to death.Autumn Victoria Harper, 24, of Franklinton was charged with first-degree murder, the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office said in a press release on Wednesday, March 19.The victim was identified as Sterling…


Franklinton woman arrested after 8-month-old boy dies from severe injuries, police say
A Franklinton woman was arrested Wednesday on a count of first-degree murder after the death of a severely injured 8-month-old child, according to the Franklinton Police Department.
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