The tragic deaths of three-year-old twin girls from Florida, who were discovered in the back of their mother’s car in February, have been ruled homicides. This means their mother, Shirlene Alcime, 42, could face more severe charges.
Initially charged with child neglect, Alcime’s situation took a serious turn after Miami-Dade police said her two sons, Milendhet and Milendhere Napoleon-Cadet, were found unconscious in the back of her car on Feb. 2. Prior to the discovery of the twins, police reported that Alcime had attempted suicide by jumping off an overpass.
Recent reports from the The Miami Herald They say the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner’s Office has determined the twins’ deaths were homicides. NBC Miami He said Miami-Dade police are working with the state attorney’s office to decide whether Alcime will be charged with murder or a related crime.
Alcide previously pleaded not guilty to child neglect charges, according to Local 10Previous reports from Local 10 revealed that the twins were found foaming at the mouth. Despite being rushed to the hospital, they were pronounced dead on arrival.
In February, police said Alcime jumped over the Interstate 95 wall in Miami and fell from a considerable height onto the railroad tracks. Although she was in critical condition after the incident, she is now being held without bail, according to jail records.
The case has shocked the local community and highlighted the serious consequences of neglect and possible child abuse. The reclassification of the twins’ deaths as homicides underlines the seriousness of the situation and the potential legal ramifications for Alcime.
The investigation is ongoing and authorities are working meticulously to ensure justice is served for the young victims. The community remains in mourning as they await further developments in this heartbreaking case.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide Crisis Hotline by dialing 988 or texting “FUERZA” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741, or by going to 988lifeline.org.
