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id: 40b1bc6ae4
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-04 13:45 PT
updated: 2026-11-04 13:45 PT
status: reported
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# Appeals court overturns murder charge in toddler fentanyl death

A California appeals court ruled Santa Clara County prosecutors went too far in charging a dealer with murder over the fentanyl death of 18-month-old Winter Rayo.

Section: [Public Safety](/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Winter Rayo](/wiki/winter-rayo.md), [Santa Clara County](/wiki/santa-clara-county.md)

## Coverage

- [SFist](https://sfist.com/2026/11/04/appellate-court-tosses-murder-charge-for-san-jose-drug-dealer-in-toddler-death-case/), 2026-11-04 13:45 PT: Appellate Court Tosses Murder Charge For San Jose Drug Dealer In Toddler Death Case

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