In this episode of Crime Chats, we discuss the heartbreaking and disturbing case of April Short, a mother convicted of murdering her 11-month-old son while her two older children were still inside the home.

April’s husband James, a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army, reportedly received an alarming doomsday-style text message from his wife, prompting him to rush home to a horrifying scene. According to reports, the bedroom door had been barricaded, and their baby boy was later found dead in the bathroom in a pool of blood.

⚠️ Trigger Warning

This episode discusses child murder, child abuse, graphic violence involving an infant, mental health concerns, and traumatic crime scene details. Please listen with care.

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