Alabama Mother Charged with Murder in Toddler’s Death
An Alabama mother, Sierra Shay Hadaway, has been charged with murder after her 2-year-old daughter, Madilynn Hadaway, was found dead. The toddler was allegedly bound and left to suffocate for 12 hours.
New York, NY, July 18, 2026 —
Sierra Shay Hadaway, an Alabama resident, faces a murder charge in connection with the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Madilynn Hadaway. The toddler was discovered deceased under circumstances that authorities are describing as a suspected suffocation.
According to information released, Madilynn Hadaway was allegedly bound and left unattended for a period of approximately 12 hours. The investigation into the child’s death is ongoing, and the specific details surrounding the alleged binding and the events leading to the child’s death have not been fully disclosed.
Details regarding the timeline of events, the exact location where the child was found, and any prior involvement of child protective services were not provided. The nature of the binding and the method of alleged suffocation are currently under investigation by law enforcement officials.
The authorities have not released further information regarding potential motives or the specifics of the evidence collected. The charge of murder has been filed against Sierra Shay Hadaway. Information regarding court proceedings, including arraignment dates or bail conditions, was not immediately available.
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