How Could You? Hall of Shame-Malayshia Allford case-Child Death and Lawsuit

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From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, foster parent, Carprice Williams, is “accused of murder in the death of her 10-year-old foster child in Philadelphia was previously accused of abusing a child.”

“The allegations against foster mother Carprice Williams, who is charged with the murder of Malayshia Allford, are raising questions about her history as a foster parent and whether she should have been permitted to care for additional children.”

“A criminal complaint alleges Williams abused Allford before her death. According to witnesses cited in the complaint, Williams threw the child down stairs, denied her food and water, and made her wear a weighted vest while walking up and down stairs.”

“She then allegedly tried to cover up the murder by texting Allford’s phone after she was dead, asking where she was. She then allegedly then sent a response using Allford’s phone.”

“The allegations come as details emerge about a previous abuse case involving another child. According to an attorney involved in that case, the earlier abuse occurred in 2021 and was nearly fatal.

A lawsuit also detailed Williams’ mental health issues and concerns state officials had regarding her care of her biological children.”

“Attorney Nadeem Bezar of Kline & Specter said Williams should not have been allowed to foster additional children after the prior case.

“This child is not supposed to be placed in this home. It makes no sense,” Bezar said.

According to the lawsuit, state officials recommended Williams never foster again after a 4-year-old girl nearly died in her care from severe abuse and malnourishment and a traumatic brain injury.”

“The placement was managed by Catholic Community Services under the Philadelphia Archdiocese.

“At this point initially we’re looking at the child welfare agencies that certified the homes and the CUA’s that are supposed to check on the child,” Bezar said.

Williams also worked as a teacher in the Philadelphia School District. Former parents spoke out to Action News Friday.”

Foster mother charged in 10-year-old’s death previously faced abuse allegations, attorney says

[6 ABC 11/7/26 by Leland Pinder]

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