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This article was first published on July 21, 2026 by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) and curated for The Midland readers.

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This story was reported by Michaela Redmond at KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS).

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Toddler found dead after being taken from home by father without permission, police say

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michaela Redmond, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · July 21, 2026 · 1 min read

Photo: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · view original

A tragic incident occurred in Memphis, Tennessee, involving a young child. The child's father is currently in custody. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the child's death.

Details about the incident are limited, but it is known that the father took the child from a home without permission. The child was later found deceased. Further information about this incident can be found through local news sources, including KOSA CBS7 and other affiliated news outlets.

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Category: safety · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	Michaela Redmond, as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
Original story	Read at the source
Source published	Jul 21, 2026
Indexed here	Jul 21, 2026
AI assistance	Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text
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Toddler found dead after being taken from home by father without permission, police say

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