Erin Merdy, who is charged with killing her three children, had struggled with money, men and mental health. Now, she is accused of one of New York’s worst crimes against children in recent memory.
Tag: Drownings
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Eight Migrants Drown as Dozens Are Swept Down Rio Grande
A large group attempting to cross into Texas was overcome by a fast-moving current, the authorities said.
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Death in Navy SEAL Training Exposes a Culture of Brutality, Cheating and Drugs
The elite force’s selection course is so punishing that few make it through, and many of those who do resort to illicit tactics.
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‘We Couldn’t Do Anything’: Family Drowns in Seoul Basement During Floods
Hundreds of thousands of poor people live in semi-underground homes around the city. The death of a family of three showed how vulnerable they are to flooding.
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Too Many New Yorkers Can’t Swim. It’s Time to Change That.
New York City is letting down its residents by nixing swimming lessons.