Mother Charged with Murder of 15-Month-Old Son in Queens
A 28-year-old mother, Nicole Boodhai, has been indicted on a single count of second-degree murder in the tragic death of her 15-month-old son, Charlie Ramraykha. The shocking incident occurred last month when authorities found Boodhai's body in a locked bathroom with the lifeless child.
According to reports, Boodhai was discovered in the bathtub by her grandmother and other relatives who had been left alone at home while her father was away for work. Despite attempts to resuscitate Charlie, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
In a stunning turn of events, it is alleged that Boodhai called her son's father, claiming she had killed their child and intended to take her own life. Her father immediately contacted his mother, who then went upstairs to check on both Boodhai and Charlie. When she found the bathroom door locked, she managed to open it with another relative's assistance.
What transpired inside that bathroom has left authorities stunned, as investigators now say Boodhai was holding Charlie in her arms when they discovered him unresponsive. The Queens district attorney's office has revealed that Boodhai suffered wrist injuries and was subsequently taken to a hospital for psychiatric observation.
The full extent of the circumstances surrounding Charlie's death is still unclear, but officials have emphasized their commitment to ensuring justice is served in this heinous case. "Charlie was a healthy and vivacious toddler," said Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. "Our thoughts are with his family as they mourn this unimaginable loss."
Boodhai has been remanded and arraigned on the murder charge, facing up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted. She is scheduled to appear in court again on February 19.
A 28-year-old mother, Nicole Boodhai, has been indicted on a single count of second-degree murder in the tragic death of her 15-month-old son, Charlie Ramraykha. The shocking incident occurred last month when authorities found Boodhai's body in a locked bathroom with the lifeless child.
According to reports, Boodhai was discovered in the bathtub by her grandmother and other relatives who had been left alone at home while her father was away for work. Despite attempts to resuscitate Charlie, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
In a stunning turn of events, it is alleged that Boodhai called her son's father, claiming she had killed their child and intended to take her own life. Her father immediately contacted his mother, who then went upstairs to check on both Boodhai and Charlie. When she found the bathroom door locked, she managed to open it with another relative's assistance.
What transpired inside that bathroom has left authorities stunned, as investigators now say Boodhai was holding Charlie in her arms when they discovered him unresponsive. The Queens district attorney's office has revealed that Boodhai suffered wrist injuries and was subsequently taken to a hospital for psychiatric observation.
The full extent of the circumstances surrounding Charlie's death is still unclear, but officials have emphasized their commitment to ensuring justice is served in this heinous case. "Charlie was a healthy and vivacious toddler," said Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. "Our thoughts are with his family as they mourn this unimaginable loss."
Boodhai has been remanded and arraigned on the murder charge, facing up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted. She is scheduled to appear in court again on February 19.
This is just heartbreaking... a mom taking her own life and leaving her little one all alone is just devastating 
I dont know what's going through the mind of someone who would do this, but it's so not acceptable 
. As a parent, you're supposed to love your child with every fiber of your being, not want to hurt them 
. The fact that Charlie was only 15 months old and his whole life was cut short is just cruel 
. I hope the justice system can help bring some closure to this family and that Boodhai gets the help she needs 
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it's like something out of a bad movie or a real-life game of "moral dilemma" i don't know how we're supposed to wrap our heads around this one... the fact that there are physical evidence and witnesses making this look less like a murder-suicide thing but more like a full-on domestic violence incident is giving me pause too. what did lead up to this? was she in denial or was it something else entirely? so many questions 
Oh my goodness, this just broke my heart... a mom can't even be safe for her own child 
. You'd think that with all the help and support we have today, things like this would've been prevented. I'm so sorry to the family of Charlie, may they find peace and strength in these dark times 
. It's a harsh reminder of how quickly life can change and how fragile our little ones are 
. Can't even... 
THIS IS SO TRAGIC!!! 15 MONTHS OLD CHARLIE'S LIFE WAS CUT SHORT IN SUCH A HEARTBROKEN WAY. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY, ESPECIALLY HIS MOM AND DAD WHO MUST BE FREAKING OUT RIGHT NOW. HOW COULD SOMEBODY DO THIS TO THEIR OWN CHILD?! 
it's like a horror movie come true... i mean how does a mom just kill her own kid? 
and the fact that she was holding him in her arms when they found him lifeless is just too much to process 
. It's like we've lost all sense of responsibility and compassion. And now this mom's just chillin in a locked bathroom while her kid suffocates... it's just not right 
. And now we're talking about jail time... it's about time someone took responsibility for their actions 
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. It's like, can't we just take a step back and focus on what really matters? Our humanity? Our compassion? Ugh, it's enough to make you want to stick your head in the sand 
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I don't know what was going on in her mind, but holding her own child in her arms and killing him is just unimaginable. 
... and now his mom is accused of killing him 
How could something like this happen? 
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anyway, glad the dad is getting some help too from his own family, that's what matters 
and now the dad is left with the guilt of losing his child too 
25 years to life in prison might not even seem enough for something so heinous... justice will hopefully be served but at what cost? 
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his family is going thru the toughest time ever 
️ The fact that Boodhai was holding Charlie in her arms when she discovered him unresponsive is truly chilling 
