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A Lakewood woman accused of killing her two children was found not guilty by reason of insanity but was ordered to be held in a secured psychiatric facility, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.

Naomi Elkins was accused of drowning her 1-year-old and 3-year-old in separate bathtubs in their house. She also admitted to stabbing one of the children in the stomach, according to officials.

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Court documents revealed that Elkins told police she had troubling thoughts the day prior to the June 2024 drowning.

Elkins is in a mental health facility, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office.