Elkhart Stepmom Sentenced 65 Years in Child Abuse Death - WOWO News/Talk 92.3 FM and 1190 AM
By Brian Ford
Published on March 12, 2026.
A 27-year-old woman from Elkhart has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for the murder of her six-year stepson. The child was severely injured and had a traumatic brain injury. The woman allegedly interfered with the investigation by lying to medical personnel and withholding key evidence. The case has sparked renewed focus on child welfare in the region.
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