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Holton Mother Accused of Newborn's Murder

(MSC News)--A Holton woman is facing charges in connection with the death of her child.

WIBW-TV reports 32-year-old Alicia Whipple-Decker was arrested on a Jackson County District Court warrant for 1st degree murder.

County Sheriff Tim Morse tells the TV station Whipple-Decker's baby was 15-days old at the time of death in late November of last year.

Whipple-Decker remains jailed in Jackson County, where she was booked into custody October 7th. Her bond is set at $100,000. 

The investigation is continuing.

Morse has not yet disclosed details regarding how the child died. 

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