Rhode Island woman charged with murder of adult daughter with autism

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Cranston police have charged Anna Maria Angelosanto with first-degree murder for the death of her 21-year-old autistic daughter, Alexandra Straccia. Investigators believe Angelosanto intentionally caused her daughter's death and attempted suicide after neighbors reported a water emergency at their home. She is currently being held without bail following the investigation into this tragic incident.

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