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Barrie, Ont. mother charged with first-degree murder in death of 10-year-old son

January 6, 2026

Police have charged a 47-year-old Barrie woman with first degree murder in the death of a 10-year-old child.

The deceased child was found by police when they responded to a call for a wellness check on New Year’s Eve.

The woman is the mother of the victim, according to Barrie Police. When they arrived at the home at approximately 3:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, the woman was found inside and taken to a local hospital.

Investigators laid the charge on Tuesday after she was medically cleared. Then police remanded her into custody, reports the CBC .

The Barrie Police Major Crime Unit and the Forensic Identification Unit are continuing their investigation.

However, Staff Sgt. Jason Fearon, said in a video released on Tuesday: “Due to the nature of the incident and to respect the privacy of the family involved, updates will only be provided as the investigation permits.”

 

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