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Mother Charged with Murdering 11-Month-Old Son

1/21/2026

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Madeline Daly Charged

Madeline Daly is charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting her 11-month-old son Basil in New Mexico, following a custody dispute with his father, Jake Stoner.
Daly fled Wyoming after she refused to comply with a court order, and deputies entered the RV after a gunshot, finding Basil dead and Daly with a gun.
She is held without bond, and a GoFundMe has been established to address Amber Alert requirements to prevent similar tragedies.

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Man Arrested for Shooting

A man was arrested in Washington, D.C., for allegedly shooting a woman and taking their 1-year-old child on January 18.
The Metropolitan Police Department responded to a shooting at Ainger Place Apartments and found the woman injured but conscious.
The suspect fled with the child but returned unharmed.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro emphasized the community's role in addressing domestic violence, noting over 21% of 2025 homicides were domestic-related.

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Historical Context

The Domestic Violence Awareness Act of 1994 emerged amid rising domestic violence incidents, with nearly 21% of homicides in 2025 linked to such violence. This legislation followed decades of advocacy, including the Violence Against Women Act, which aimed to enhance legal protections and support for victims. Recent custody disputes in New Mexico and Washington, D.C., highlight the ongoing challenges in addressing domestic violence effectively.

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Madeline Daly Charged

Madeline Daly is charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting her 11-month-old son Basil in New Mexico, following a custody dispute with his father, Jake Stoner.
Daly fled Wyoming after she refused to comply with a court order, and deputies entered the RV after a gunshot, finding Basil dead and Daly with a gun.
She is held without bond, and a GoFundMe has been established to address Amber Alert requirements to prevent similar tragedies.

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