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New charges for grandmother of baby found dead

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — State police say 50-year-old Taletha Tucker is facing new charges following the death of her grandchild, 8-month-old Miya Rudd, back in June.

Tucker is now charged with hindering prosecution, criminal child abuse and child endangerment. She was previously arrested on a fugitive warrant from another state.

According to state police, Tucker allegedly gave a large amount of money to Miya’s parents, Tesla Tucker and Cage Rudd. She allegedly gave them the money to help them avoid the police after the baby was reported missing.

Investigators say Taletha also had custody of Tesla’s other children. Police say hair samples came back positive for meth and marijuana in two of the three children.

A total of five people are now charged in connection to the case.

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