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Barnardsville infant killed in stabbing; mother charged with murder

Barnardsville infant killed in stabbing; mother charged with murder

Ciara Frederick, 34, is charged with first-degree murder and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon. Photo: Saga Communications/828newsNOW


ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A 10-month-old child died Thursday after a reported stabbing in Buncombe County, and the child’s mother has been charged with murder, authorities said.

Deputies with the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office responded just after 2 p.m. to a call reporting a stabbing at a home on Rocala Drive in Barnardsville. When first responders arrived, they found the infant, identified as Enoch Chappell, suffering from multiple stab wounds.

The child was taken to Mission Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, officials said.

Authorities said the child’s mother, Ciara Frederick, 34, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon.

“Our hearts and thoughts are with everyone impacted by this tragedy,” Buncombe County Sheriff Quentin Miller said in a statement. “Members of the Barnardsville Fire Department and Buncombe County EMS did everything they could to save this child’s life, and for that, we are grateful. Our hearts are broken.”

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