A Queens mother, Nicole Boodhai, has been hit with a shocking charge of second-degree murder in the tragic death of her 15-month-old son, Charlie. Authorities say Boodhai, 28, was found in a locked bathroom with her child's lifeless body last month, and now she faces up to 25 years in prison if convicted.
According to officials, the incident occurred on December 29 after Boodhai's ex-partner left their home on 157th Street around 8am for work. The toddler's father returned later that morning and found his partner and child still asleep, but when he checked in with her, she allegedly told him she had murdered her son and was planning to take her own life.
The father immediately contacted his mother, who lived below them, asking her to check on Boodhai and Charlie. When the grandmother went upstairs, she discovered a locked bathroom door and was able to open it after assistance from another relative. Inside, they found Boodhai bleeding in the bathtub, cradling the unresponsive toddler.
Emergency responders were called, but unfortunately, Charlie's lifeless body was pronounced at a local hospital. Boodhai was taken to the hospital for treatment of her own injuries and psychiatric observation.
The Queens District Attorney has expressed their condolences to the family of the young victim, stating that Charlie "was a healthy and vivacious toddler" whose death is still under investigation. Boodhai's arraignment took place on Wednesday in Queens Supreme Court, where she was remanded into custody.
According to officials, the incident occurred on December 29 after Boodhai's ex-partner left their home on 157th Street around 8am for work. The toddler's father returned later that morning and found his partner and child still asleep, but when he checked in with her, she allegedly told him she had murdered her son and was planning to take her own life.
The father immediately contacted his mother, who lived below them, asking her to check on Boodhai and Charlie. When the grandmother went upstairs, she discovered a locked bathroom door and was able to open it after assistance from another relative. Inside, they found Boodhai bleeding in the bathtub, cradling the unresponsive toddler.
Emergency responders were called, but unfortunately, Charlie's lifeless body was pronounced at a local hospital. Boodhai was taken to the hospital for treatment of her own injuries and psychiatric observation.
The Queens District Attorney has expressed their condolences to the family of the young victim, stating that Charlie "was a healthy and vivacious toddler" whose death is still under investigation. Boodhai's arraignment took place on Wednesday in Queens Supreme Court, where she was remanded into custody.
A 28-yr-old mom just murdered her 15-month-old son and now she's gonna spend up to 25 yrs behind bars? 
It's like, what's going on in that mind of hers? I feel so bad for the kid, Charlie, he was just a tiny human with an entire life ahead of him... 
And that grandma who found her, poor thing, must've been traumatized too... 
The DA is saying they're investigating and stuff, but 25 yrs is just crazy talk... seems like an overkill for me... 
i dont know how anyone can go thru something like that & even less kill their own child its like my heart cant even imagine what the grandma & rest of family is going thru right now 
i feel so sorry for them & also Nicole Boodhai should get all the help she needs because clearly she wasnt in her right mind at that time 
i hope justice is served but also hope everyone can find peace & closure 
IT JUST DOESN'T SEEM LIKE SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS IN REAL LIFE ESPECIALLY NOT TO A MOTHER AND HER LITTLE ONE!!! i FEEL SO BAD FOR THE FAMILY OF CHARLIE, HE WAS SUCH A PRECIOUS LITTLE BOY WHO DIDNT DESERVE TO GO THROUGH THAT 
25 years in prison for killing her own kid? That's just crazy! I mean, can you even imagine having to live with that guilt forever? 
I hope Nicole gets the help she needs, but 25 years seems like a lot to me. 
. My thoughts are with Charlie's loved ones, and I hope they find some sense of justice and healing soon