The Brief
- D.C. mother arrested after her 13‑month‑old daughter died from dehydration and malnourishment, police say.
- Officers found the girl unresponsive in an apartment on Southern Avenue.
- Valencia Duke is charged with first‑degree felony murder.
WASHINGTON – A D.C. mother has been arrested in the death of her 13‑month‑old daughter, a case police say was ruled a homicide caused by neglect.
What we know:
Officers responded January 18 to the 4700 block of Southern Avenue for a report of an unconscious child and found a 13‑month‑old girl and a 13‑month‑old boy inside an apartment. …