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Coverage dated November 2, 2026

Halfmoon mother accused in death of son pleads guilty to manslaughter

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A Halfmoon mother pleaded guilty to second degree manslaughter on Monday after allegedly giving her 10-year-old son a lethal amount of diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in Benadryl, in January. 43-year-old Rebecca Jordan is expected to receive a sentence of four to 12 years in state prison.

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  1. WNYT Albany

    Halfmoon mom pleads guilty to manslaughter in overdose (opens WNYT Albany)

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    First on 13, Rebecca Jordan, the mom arrested in April after her son died from an overdose of Benadryl, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.

  2. NEWS10 ABC

    Halfmoon mother accused in death of son pleads guilty to manslaughter (opens NEWS10 ABC)

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    NEWS10 ABC's feed description

    A Halfmoon mother pleaded guilty to second degree manslaughter on Monday after allegedly giving her 10-year-old son a lethal amount of diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in Benadryl, in January. 43-year-old Rebecca Jordan is expected to receive a sentence of four to 12 years in state prison.

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