According to the Daily Mail, a mother killed her young daughter with a shotgun to protect her from “aliens.” The mom allegedly wanted to send her little girl to heaven in order to save her from these "extra-terrestrials." Read on below to find out more.
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Mother killed her daughter… On February 4, 2017, Abigail Grace Hise was fatally shot at her home in Bath County, Virginia. The mother told authorities she murdered her daughter, 6, because she wanted to protect her from “aliens,” the Daily Mail reports.
Mother killed her daughter… The day after the killing took place, Abigail’s mother, Darla Elizabeth Hise, admitted to the murder to a detective, the Daily Mail reports. Darla claimed she wanted to send her younger daughter to heaven, according to court documents.
Mother killed her daughter… At the time of the murder, Hines, 27, was not sober. As the Daily Mail points out, she was under the influence of methamphetamines, amphetamines, and marijuana when she was arrested.
Mother killed her daughter… Hines eventually led police to the scene of her 6-year-old daughter’s death, the Daily Mail reports. It was there that police stumbled upon another startling discovery: a three-year-old boy.
Mother killed her daughter… According to the Daily Mail, the three-year-old boy — who, as we mentioned, was found at the murder scene and is Darla’s youngest son — has now been placed in another family’s care. Since then, a motion written by Darla’s attorney, Tony Anderson, has been released.
Mother killed her daughter… The motion reads, The Roanoke Times reports: “Throughout her interview with Detective (Jeff) Grimm, she detailed her psychosis that she believed her daughter and son were in danger from aliens and she thought she was going to save her daughter by sending her to heaven."
Mother killed her daughter… Hise is charged with first-degree murder, attempted murder, two charges of use of a firearm, and possession of methamphetamine. In addition, she has been charged with having a firearm while in possession of the drugs, according to the Daily Mail.
Mother killed her daughter… In an alarming interview with police, Hise told them that she had aliens in her body and that she wanted them removed. Meanwhile, Anderson states that his client was not aware of what she was doing when she waived her right to remain silent.
Mother killed her daughter… Seemingly, Anderson has called on her police statement to be suppressed, the Daily Mail reports. According to him, at the time of the murder Hise was suffering a “possible drug-induced psychosis vs PTSD psychosis.”
Mother killed her daughter… Known to family and friends as Abby, an obituary for Abigail says she is survived by her grandparents, father, friends, and an “entire community who loved her.” She also is survived by her little brother.
Mother killed her daughter… The obituary reads: “She was a beautiful, happy child who loved to ride her bike, draw, color play with her little brother, ‘Ben Ben.’ She was a frequent visitor to Lake Moomaw where she loved to swim and play in the lake."
Mother killed her daughter… As of now, Abigail’s mother’s trial is due to start on August 23. That said, her attorney has called for the case to be heard away from Bath County, the Daily Mail reports.
Mother killed her daughter… Unsurprisingly, public reactions to the case have been strong. Over on the Daily Mail, one user wrote: "Such a young child. What a tragedy. Mother should be neutered."
Mother killed her daughter… Another Daily Mail user added: "Any parent who chooses to get drunk or high is putting the child in this kind of danger. Charge should _never_ be less than manslaughter with reckless disregard or negligence."
Mother killed her daughter… What are your thoughts on the case? What do you think Darla's punishment should be? Sound off in the comments section and tell all!