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Carprice Williams, a foster mother and Philadelphia public schoolteacher, has been charged with the murder of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford, whose body was found in the trunk of a car in New Jersey. Surveillance footage captured a body being removed from Williams' home, leading to her arrest. Williams faces charges including murder, endangering the welfare of a child, and tampering with evidence. Malayshia's death has raised questions about the city's child welfare system, as Williams had a history of child abuse and was previously recommended not to be a foster parent again. The case has prompted an investigation into how Malayshia was placed in Williams' care despite her history.
In a previous incident, a child in Williams' care was nearly killed from a traumatic brain injury and severe malnourishment. Despite this, Williams was allowed to continue as a foster parent. Malayshia was placed with Williams after being physically and sexually abused in another foster home. The tragic case has led to community vigils and calls for a review of the city's foster care system to prevent such incidents in the future.
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