Mother Charged with Murder and Neglect Following Infant’s Death
A 24-year-old mother, Chantel Cunningham, from Shipshewana, Indiana, has been charged with murder and neglect of a dependent causing death following the death of her infant in April. The investigation was a multi-agency effort initiated on April 6.
Indianapolis, IN, July 30, 2026 — A 24-year-old mother, Chantel Cunningham, has been charged with murder and neglect of a dependent causing death in connection with the death of her infant. The incident occurred in Shipshewana, Indiana.
The investigation into the infant’s death was launched on April 6. The case involved a multi-agency effort.
The specific circumstances surrounding the infant’s death and the details of the neglect that allegedly caused the death have not been fully detailed. The charges against Cunningham include murder and neglect of a dependent resulting in death. Further information regarding the timeline of events leading up to the infant’s death and the results of the investigation is expected as the case progresses through the legal system.
The investigation was conducted by multiple agencies. The names of these agencies were not provided. Information regarding the autopsy results or the exact cause of the infant’s death was also not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Michaela Springer on www.wrtv.com, see more information here.
