Utah couple arrested after second infant dies in suspected abuse case
October 17, 2026 at 6:01 PM MT · via KUTV · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

A Bluffdale couple has been arrested on suspicion of child abuse homicide after a second infant in their care died under suspicious circumstances, according to KUTV. The case is being investigated as a potential pattern of abuse involving multiple children. The arrests follow an initial death investigation that had already raised concerns among child welfare authorities. Details on the specific allegations and the circumstances of both deaths are expected to emerge during legal proceedings.
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