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Odessa man faces capital murder charge in 1-year-old’s death
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Tamlyn Price , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The girl's condition worsened and she died two days later. A capital murder charge has been filed against a man.
A capital murder charge has been filed against a man. The charge is related to the death of a young girl. She had suffered a serious head injury, which was discovered when she was taken to a hospital. The girl's condition worsened and she died two days later.
Details about the circumstances surrounding the girl's injury are part of the investigation. The man's account of events has been inconsistent, according to reports.
Further information about the case is available from the source, including details about the investigation and the events leading up to the girl's death.
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Category: News ·
Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
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