Alabama Woman Charged with Felony Murder in Daughter’s Death Amid Allegations of Extreme Neglect

Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 29, 2026 — A woman in Gadsden, Alabama, has been charged with felony murder in connection with the death of her 12-year-old daughter. The Gadsden Police Department has charged Leslie Denise Wilson in the case.

Authorities have stated that extreme neglect is alleged to have led to the child’s death. An autopsy report has officially ruled the child’s death a homicide, attributing it to sepsis. The 12-year-old was discovered in a condition described as severely malnourished and neglected.

Further details regarding the timeline of events leading up to the discovery of the child, or specific dates of the incident and arrest, were not immediately provided. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the child’s death is ongoing. The Gadsden Police Department has not released additional information at this time concerning the extent of the neglect or the timeline of the sepsis diagnosis.

The charge of felony murder indicates that a death occurred during the commission of another felony. In this instance, the underlying felony is alleged to be severe child neglect. This case is proceeding through the legal system, and additional information is expected as the investigation develops and court proceedings commence. The mother, Leslie Denise Wilson, faces serious legal repercussions as a result of these allegations.

The severity of the child’s condition, as described by authorities, underscores the gravity of the neglect allegations. The autopsy findings confirm that the child died from sepsis, a life-threatening response to infection, which medical professionals and law enforcement have linked directly to the alleged neglect.

Story summarized from the original created by Morgan Hightower, Reggie Kyle on www.wfsb.com, see more information here.

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