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id: 7689b14a29
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-11 22:33 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 20:38 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# DA Krasner launches separate investigation into foster child's death

DA Larry Krasner will lead a separate investigation into the death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford. Her foster mother, Carprice Williams, is charged with murder.

Section: [Public Safety](/philadelphia/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Larry Krasner](/philadelphia/wiki/larry-krasner.md), [Malayshia Alford](/philadelphia/wiki/malayshia-alford.md), [Carprice Williams](/philadelphia/wiki/carprice-williams.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX 29 Philadelphia](https://www.fox29.com/news/malayshia-alford-philly-da-announce-independent-investigation-thursday), 2026-11-11 22:33 EST: Malayshia Alford: Philly DA to announce independent investigation Thursday
- [NBC10 Philadelphia](https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/da-larry-krasner-independent-investigation-into-death-malayshia-alford-philadelphia-carprice-williams/4496069/), 2026-11-11 23:11 EST: Krasner announces separate investigation into death of Malayshia Alford
- [CBS Philadelphia](https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/foster-care-system-larry-krasner-investigation/), 2026-11-12 20:38 EST: Philadelphia DA launches investigation into death of 10-year-old foster child as questions grow over system

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