Philadelphia Teacher Charged in Foster Daughter’s Death, Prior Abuse Allegations Revealed
Philadelphia teacher Carprice Williams faces charges for the murder of her 10-year-old foster daughter, Malayshia Alford. Newly revealed court records indicate Williams had a prior allegation of severe child abuse from a previous foster placement, where state officials had recommended…
Philadelphia, PA, November 6, 2026 — A Philadelphia teacher, Carprice Williams, has been charged in connection with the murder of her 10-year-old foster daughter, Malayshia Alford. The investigation has also brought to light prior allegations of severe child abuse involving Williams from a previous foster placement, according to newly revealed court records.
Court documents indicate that state officials had previously recommended that Williams not be permitted to foster children again following an incident involving a prior foster placement. Details regarding the nature of the severe child abuse alleged in the previous case were not immediately available. The specific charges filed against Williams in relation to Alford’s death were also not detailed in the summary provided.
The circumstances surrounding the death of Malayshia Alford are currently under investigation by authorities in Philadelphia. Information regarding the timeline of events leading to Alford’s death, the date of the prior recommendation by state officials, and the specific outcomes of the prior abuse allegation investigation were not provided.
Williams, identified as a teacher in Philadelphia, is now facing murder charges. The details concerning her employment and the current status of her teaching career in light of the charges were not specified. The court records referencing the prior abuse allegations suggest a history that predates the current charges.
Further details regarding the investigation, including the exact date of Malayshia Alford’s death, the location where the incident occurred, and any previous interactions between Williams and child welfare services beyond the prior allegation, were not disclosed. The contractor’s name, if applicable to the foster care process, was not provided. The fine amount, if any, associated with the prior recommendation was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Samantha Melamed, Ellie Rushing, Jesse Bunch, Jillian Kramer on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.
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