11-year-old Ashton DeGonzaque died of an accidental drug overdose at a home used for drug dealing. Five-year-old Nefertiti Harris was allegedly beaten to death by her mother before she buried her remains in a wooded area.
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Nefertiti Harris was only recently reported missing after not being seen for months. Police allege she was murdered my her mother in early January and disposed of her body.
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The death of an 11-year-old may be linked to missed indicators by a Child Protective Services caseworker.
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