NC lawmakers hammer state, county officials following ‘horrific’ abuse death of six-year-old

NC lawmakers hammer state, county officials following ‘horrific’ abuse death of six-year-old

June 4, 2026

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The episode discusses the tragic case of six-year-old Dominique Moody, who died from severe abuse and neglect, leading to legal actions against her guardians.

When six-year-old Dominique Moody died in December 2025, she weighed 27 pounds. Investigators say she was found in a dog crate after having suffered years of abuse and starvation while living in Charlotte. Dominique’s legal guardian and two other caregivers face multiple charges, including felony child abuse and first-degree murder. In a daylong hearing Thursday, […]

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