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Mother of woman charged in fatal stabbing of 7-year-old says daughter needed ‘help'

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The mother of the woman accused of stabbing a 7-year-old girl to death told NBC Chicago on Monday that her daughter needed “help” and expressed condolences to the victim’s family. Her daughter, Shavon Gayden, 48, was taken into custody after witnesses detained her at the scene and was later charged …

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    The mother of the woman accused of stabbing a 7-year-old girl to death told NBC Chicago on Monday that her daughter needed “help” and expressed condolences to the victim’s family. Her daughter, Shavon Gayden, 48, was taken into custody after witnesses detained her at the scene and was later charged …

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