PICAYUNE, Miss. (WVUE/Gray News) – A woman in Mississippi has been booked into jail on a capital murder charge for the death of a 3-year-old girl.
According to the Picayune Police Department, officers responded after 10 a.m. on March 18 to a Crestwood Drive home following a report of a deceased child.
Investigators quickly suspected foul play in the case and Aurora Enfinger’s death was later ruled a homicide.
Detectives executed a search warrant at the home. Police said officers found evidence, including steroids, which led to the arrests of Christian and Samantha Enfinger for drug-related offenses. Both were initially booked for possession with intent to distribute.
The cause of death was later determined to be blunt force trauma following an autopsy on Friday.
On March 20, Samantha Enfinger was rebooked on a capital murder charge.
Authorities have not yet released any additional details regarding the circumstances of the child’s death. Officials also did not immediately detail what the relationship is between Aurora and the two adults.
“This is a tragic situation, and our thoughts and prayers are with those who cared for Aurora,” the Picayune Police Department stated in a release. “We ask that you pray for those impacted by this horrible crime and never forget this beautiful child.”
The death investigation remains ongoing. Officials urge anyone with information to call 601-798-7411.
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