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id: 99041d7e5c
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 17:53 EST
updated: 2026-11-07 18:13 EST
status: reported
outlets: 4
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# Foster mother charged with murder of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford

Carprice Williams is charged with murdering her 10-year-old foster daughter, Malayshia Alford, in Philadelphia. A lawsuit says state officials had recommended she never again serve as a foster parent.

Section: [Public Safety](/philadelphia/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Carprice Williams](/philadelphia/wiki/carprice-williams.md), [Malayshia Alford](/philadelphia/wiki/malayshia-alford.md), [Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School](/philadelphia/wiki/lewis-c-cassidy-academics-plus-school.md)

## Coverage

- [WHYY](https://whyy.org/articles/carprice-williams-malayshia-alford-foster-daughter-murder-philadelphia-teacher-report/), 2026-11-06 17:53 EST: Reports: Woman charged with murdering foster daughter Malayshia Alford was a longtime Philadelphia teacher
- [The Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/crime/malayshia-alford-carprice-williams-history-of-abuse-20261106.html), 2026-11-06 19:12 EST: Philly teacher charged with killing foster daughter Malayshia Allford had prior allegation of abuse, lawsuit says
- [6abc Action News](https://6abc.com/story/carprice-williams-foster-mom-charged-death-10-year-old-malayshia-allford-philadelphia-pennsylvania-previously-faced-child-abuse-allegations-attorney/20022250/), 2026-11-07 08:27 EST: Foster mother charged in 10-year-old's death previously faced abuse allegations, attorney says
- [FOX 29 Philadelphia](https://www.fox29.com/news/philadelphia-foster-mom-charged-malayshia-alfords-murder-had-prior-abuse-allegations-attorney), 2026-11-07 18:13 EST: Philadelphia foster mom charged with Malayshia Alford's murder had prior abuse allegations: Attorney

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