A North Dakota mother, Kailey Erhart, 22, has been charged with stabbing her two children, aged 5 months and 3 years, to death. The incident occurred on Thursday after she allegedly threatened her estranged husband with a gun and indicated intentions to harm herself. Her 1-year-old child survived but sustained serious injuries and required surgery. Mandan Police Chief Jason Ziegler described the crime scene as extremely distressing for the responding officers. Erhart faces nine charges, including two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. A judge set her cash bond at $3 million, citing the violent nature of the alleged crimes. A preliminary hearing and arraignment are scheduled for October 6. A GoFundMe campaign to support the surviving child and their father has raised over $25,000.
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North Dakota mother charged with murdering two children
Kailey Erhart, a 22-year-old mother from North Dakota, has been charged with the murders of her two young children. The incident involved threats to her estranged husband and resulted in severe injuries to a third child. Erhart faces multiple charges and is being held on a $3 million bond.
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North Dakota mom stabs her 2 children to death in 'horrific' killing that left cops traumatized: officials
North Dakota mother charged with murdering two children