Franklinton woman indicted in connection with 8-month-old son’s death

Franklinton woman indicted in connection with 8-month-old son's death
Franklinton woman indicted in connection with 8-month-old son's death

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FRANKLINTON, La. (WGNO) — A Franklinton woman has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge in connection with the death of her infant son.

The Franklinton Police Department reported that officers responded to a hospital on March 12 after receiving a report of a an 8-month-old child suffering from severe injuries, including “healing and current broken bones.”

The child was airlifted to a New Orleans hospital, where he later died.

Autumn Victoria Hano Harper (Courtesy: Office of District Attorney Collin Sims)

Following an investigation and interview process, Franklinton police investigators said they arrested 25-year-old Autumn Victoria Hano Harper in connection with the case on March 19.

On Wednesday, July 9, Harper was indicted by a Washington Parish grand jury.

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