North Dakota mom stabs her 2 children to death in 'horrific' killing that left cops traumatized: officials
A 22-year-old mother in North Dakota has been accused of stabbing two of her children to death in a horrific attack. The incident occurred after she threatened to kill herself and waved a gun at her estranged husband. The crime scene was described as one of the most horrific things the officers will ever see, leaving them traumatized.
- ▪Kailey Erhart, 22, faces murder and attempted murder charges after stabbing her children.
- ▪The victims were Erhart's 5-month-old and 3-year-old children, while her 1-year-old child survived with serious injuries.
- ▪The incident occurred after Erhart threatened to kill herself and waved a gun at her estranged husband.
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North Dakota North Dakota mom stabs her 2 children to death in 'horrific' killing that left cops traumatized: officials Kailey Erhart, 22, faces murder and attempted murder charges after stabbing her children By Landon Mion Fox News Published August 9, 2026 9:47pm EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Family of slain NYC 12-year-old demands justice, calls for tougher crime laws New York City crime policies face intense scrutiny after 12-year-old Jacob Freytes is killed by a stray bullet in the Bronx. Mother Migdalia Martinez and sister Angelica Coriano join 'Fox & Friends' to speak out, demanding justice and slamming the suspect's lengthy arrest record. Martinez warns that career criminals currently feel more safe than ever before.
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