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23-year-old Gainesville mother accused of drowning 7-month-old in bathtub

Published: January 14, 2026 at 5:35 PM

A 23-year-old Gainesville mother has been charged with murder after she was accused of killing her child, the Gainesville Police Department said to News4JAX on Wednesday. Reporter Scott Johnson has the latest on the situation.

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