US: Traumatic Death of 9-Year-Old in Orange County Leads to Mother’s Arrest

Westminister (US): In a heartbreaking incident in Westminster, a 32-year-old woman finds herself in police custody in connection with the tragic death of her 9-year-old daughter. The grim discovery unfolded when officers responded to a welfare check prompted by a concerned family member’s call. It was Friday, just after noon, when they arrived at the Goldenwest Street residence in Orange County, reported Fox News.

The officers forced their way into house and confronted with – the lifeless body of the young girl, showing distressing signs of trauma. The details surrounding the cause of her death are yet to be revealed, adding to the sorrow of the situation. Strikingly, besides the victim, the residence seemed unoccupied.

Later, in a surprising turn, the mother, Khadiyjah Pendergraph, was apprehended at a shopping center about 20 miles away in Aliso Viejo, leading to her arrest on suspicion of murder. The circumstances of her presence at the shopping center remain shrouded in mystery.