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Prosecutor’s office: Mother charged in homicide death of 4-year-old son; child had severe lacerations

The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office has announced a mother has been arrested and charged with the homicide death of her 4-year-old son.

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Feb 8, 2021, 7:55 AM

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