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Coverage dated September 24, 2026 to September 25, 2026

Waterbury police investigating mother's death after 3-year-old child found wandering on Poplar Street

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WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Police are investigating the untimely death of a woman in Waterbury after her 3-year-old daughter was found wandering the area of Poplar Street. Waterbury police were dispatched around 10:52 a.m.

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  1. NBC Boston

    Connecticut mother found dead inside home after toddler seen wandering area alone: Police (opens NBC Boston)

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    A Waterbury mother was found dead in her home after her child was seen wandering alone, police said. Officers were called to the area of Poplar Street just before 11 a.m. after a report of a young child wandering the area alone. When police got to the scene, they found a 3-year-old girl.

  2. WTNH New Haven

    Waterbury police investigating mother's death after 3-year-old child found wandering on Poplar Street (opens WTNH New Haven)

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    WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Police are investigating the untimely death of a woman in Waterbury after her 3-year-old daughter was found wandering the area of Poplar Street. Waterbury police were dispatched around 10:52 a.m.

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