Utah parents arrested on suspicion of child abuse homicide after second infant dies
October 20, 2026 at 1:01 AM MT · via KJZZ · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

A Bluffdale couple was arrested on suspicion of child abuse homicide after their second infant died while in their care. The deaths have prompted investigators to examine whether abuse was a factor in both cases, raising questions about oversight and family services response. The case reflects recurring patterns in child-protection cases that have drawn scrutiny in Utah.
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