Toronto mother charged with murder after infant dies in house fire

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A 19-year-old mother, Kathrynn Quita Batugal, has been charged with murder and arson after her baby died in a house fire in Toronto on October 25. The baby was found without vital signs and later died in the hospital. Firefighters responded to the blaze shortly after 1 a.m. and found several occupants outside. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with no details released yet. Batugal suffered serious injuries and was also hospitalized. The charges against her have not yet been tested in court. Police are seeking information from the public regarding the incident.


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