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Mother Charged with Murder After Suffocating Son in Florida

1/28/2026

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Diana Cullom Charged

Diana Cullom, 43, has been charged with first-degree murder for suffocating her 4-year-old son, Finley, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Finley was found dead at home by his 16-year-old daughter.
The medical examiner confirmed suffocation as the cause, reversing initial stabbing reports.
Cullom had self-inflicted stab wounds and was hospitalized before her arrest.
Police Chief Anthony Holloway said there were no prior calls to the home.

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Elleshia Kidnaps Children

Elleshia Anne Seymour, 35, was arrested in Croatia after allegedly kidnapping her four children, believing the world was ending.
The four children were found in a state-run orphanage after being reported missing in November.
Their father, Kendall Seymour, is in Croatia seeking their release while facing legal hurdles and expenses.
Elleshia faces four felony counts of custodial interference.
The family is pursuing Hague Convention remedies to expedite the children's return.

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Diana Cullom Charged

Diana Cullom, 43, has been charged with first-degree murder for suffocating her 4-year-old son, Finley, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Finley was found dead at home by his 16-year-old daughter.
The medical examiner confirmed suffocation as the cause, reversing initial stabbing reports.
Cullom had self-inflicted stab wounds and was hospitalized before her arrest.
Police Chief Anthony Holloway said there were no prior calls to the home.

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