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Pregnant Georgia mother arrested for alleged murder of her 1-year-old son

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Pregnant Georgia mother arrested for alleged murder of her 1-year-old son

A pregnant Georgia woman, Gloria Wright, faces charges of first-degree murder and child cruelty after allegedly killing her one-year-old son and fleeing to New York. A multi-day manhunt ended with his capture by U.S. Marshals in Rochester, police confirmed over the weekend.

“We have a young child who has lost his life at the hands of his mother, and we would like to take this mother into custody because she is currently pregnant with another child,” Rockdale County Sheriff’s Investigator said. Grote Levett speaking to WSBa local ABC affiliate, before Wright’s arrest.

The tragic incident occurred on January 8, 2025. According to police, Wright called authorities that day to report that a person was not breathing. When officers arrived, they discovered that the individual was their one-year-old son. Emergency medical services attempted to resuscitate the boy, but he was pronounced dead at the hospital.

An autopsy revealed that the boy suffered acute skull fractures caused by blunt force trauma. Wright’s arrest warrant noted that a medical examiner concluded the injuries were not consistent with an accidental fall or fall. After the boy’s death, Wright fled Georgia and was tracked to New York, according to WSB-TV.

On January 15, the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release stating, “Upon arrival, deputies discovered the individual was a 1-year-old child. “Despite efforts by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to resuscitate the child, he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.”

Police described Wright as a fugitive and urged the public to help locate her. A $5,000 reward was announced for information leading to his capture. Wright, who had previously lived in Henry and Newton counties in Georgia, was also noted to have a distinctive tattoo on the side of his face.

On Saturday, the sheriff’s office confirmed Wright’s arrest in a statement: “Fugitive Gloria Wright has been located and taken into custody. The arrest was made possible with the help of US Marshals. “We sincerely appreciate the public’s continued support and assistance throughout this investigation.”

Officials stressed the urgency of Wright’s capture not only to see justice served but also to protect his unborn child. “We would like to have her in custody for her safety and that child’s safety,” Levett reiterated. Details about Wright’s activities in New York and the specific circumstances of the boy’s death remain under investigation.


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