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Mother who went on podcast to say vaccines killed her 18-month-old twins now charged in their deaths
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Emily Van de Riet , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Authorities in Idaho made an arrest on June 30, taking a 23-year-old mother into custody.
A woman is facing serious charges in connection with the deaths of her young children. The case involves twin toddlers who passed away over a year ago. Authorities in Idaho made an arrest on June 30, taking a 23-year-old mother into custody.
The woman is currently being held in jail, awaiting a court appearance. Her children, a boy and a girl, were found deceased in their home. Further details about the investigation and circumstances surrounding the deaths are available from the Payette Police Department.
The mother's arrest followed a lengthy investigation involving multiple agencies. For more information, readers can consult the original report from the source.
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Category: safety Published: July 7, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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