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UCLA Student Arrested in Toddler's Tragic Death

1/7/2026

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Carmen Anita Degregg, 24, was arrested on UCLA's campus for her involvement in the death of her 15-month-old daughter in Santa Monica, California.
Police found the infant with severe injuries in an apartment after responding to a report of harm.
The child was taken to a hospital but later died, with authorities suggesting a frying pan may be linked to the injuries.
Degregg faces felony charges, with bail set at $2 million, as the investigation continues and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determines the cause of death.

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Carmen Anita Degregg, 24, was arrested on UCLA's campus for her involvement in the death of her 15-month-old daughter in Santa Monica, California.
Police found the infant with severe injuries in an apartment after responding to a report of harm.
The child was taken to a hospital but later died, with authorities suggesting a frying pan may be linked to the injuries.
Degregg faces felony charges, with bail set at $2 million, as the investigation continues and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner determines the cause of death.