Kirkland Woman Arrested for Daughter’s Death

Published on November 21, 2025

Media Contact:
Sgt. Eric Karp
Public Information Officer
ekarp@kirklandwa.gov

Case/Incident # 25-28107

On November 4, 2025, Kirkland Police Department (KPD) detectives arrested a 42-year-old Kirkland woman on suspicion of Manslaughter in the First Degree following an extensive investigation into the death of her 10-year-old daughter. She remains in custody at the King County Correctional Facility, with her bail set at $1 million.

The case was referred to the Kirkland Police Department by Child Protective Services (CPS) on July 24, 2025, after the woman brought her deceased daughter to a hospital in Tacoma. CPS notified KPD because both the mother and child were residents of Kirkland.

KPD detectives conducted a thorough investigation in collaboration with medical professionals, the Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office, and the King County Prosecutor’s Office. According to information provided to investigators, the child—who had Type 1 diabetes—is believed to have died from prolonged diabetic ketoacidosis. Information gathered during the investigation indicated that the child had slipped into a coma and died, and that the mother did not obtain medical treatment for the child despite being aware of the child’s symptoms. Detectives concluded that the lack of medical intervention contributed to the child’s death and resulted in the mother’s arrest.

“This was a complex and emotionally challenging investigation,” said Police Chief Mike St. Jean. “The collaboration between our detectives, medical professionals, and prosecutors was essential in bringing clarity to what happened. We remain committed to protecting our community’s most vulnerable residents, especially children who cannot advocate for themselves.”

If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, call 9-1-1 if the child is in immediate danger. For non-emergencies, reports can be made to Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) at 1-866-END-HARM (1-866-363-4276).

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