PHILADELPHIA, PA – A tragic case of alleged filicide and deception has shocked the West Philadelphia community. Dominique Bailey, a 28-year-old mother, stands accused of murdering her own child and then misleading family members by claiming the child had been fatally struck by a car. The investigation began on Dec. 30 after reports surfaced regarding a missing child in the area, prompting the Special Victims Unit to take action.
Various sources informed the police that Bailey had told her family about the fabricated car accident, but upon further investigation, no evidence was found to support her claim. After being located on Jan. 4, Bailey was brought in for questioning by the authorities. A subsequent search warrant executed at a home on the 3800 block of Reno Street led to the arrest of an unidentified man in connection with the case. It was on the same day when Bailey confessed her involvement in her child’s death to the police, although the child’s body has yet to be found.
In light of these developments, Bailey now faces charges of murder, endangering the welfare of a child, false reports, abuse of a corpse, and other related offenses. As for the unidentified man, no charges have been filed against him at this time, but the police investigation remains ongoing.
This heartbreaking case serves as a reminder of the importance of thorough and diligent investigation, as well as the complexities and challenges that law enforcement professionals face in ensuring justice for the victims. The community mourns the loss of the young child and awaits further updates on the investigation as authorities continue their efforts to bring closure to this tragic situation.