Lakewood Mother Arrested for Allegedly Drowning Daughters, Ages 1 and 3

Jun 26, 2024, 11:20 AM

A mother in Lakewood, New Jersey, has been taken into custody after allegedly drowning her two daughters, aged 1 and 3, in a bathtub on Tuesday night. The incident occurred within Lakewood's ultra-Orthodox community. Local sources confirmed that the woman faces murder charges following the tragic deaths of the toddlers. The case has drawn significant media attention, with multiple news outlets, including NBC New York and NBC Philadelphia, reporting on the horrific event.