Wharton Mother Charged with Capital Murder in Death of 2-Year-Old Daughter

Wharton mother charged with capital murder in death of 2-year-old daughter

WHARTON, Texas — A 21-year-old Wharton mother is facing capital murder charges in the death of her young daughter, according to local authorities.

Wharton mom charged with capital murder in 2-year-old daughter's death

A Wharton mom is charged with capital murder in connection with the death of her 2-year-old daughter.

Wharton Mother Arrested for Capital Murder in Death of 2-Year-Old Daughter – Texas Herald News – Texas News, covers news and events in Houston, Austin, West Texas

A 21-year-old woman from Wharton has been arrested and charged with Capital Murder in connection to the death of her young daughter. On Friday, June 6, 2025, Jasmine Latson surrendered to authorities after she and her attorney, Kenneth Allen, were notified that a warrant had been issued for her arrest. The charge stems from the April 2025 death of Latson’s two-and-a-half-year-old daughter, Zayla Laitkep. The arrest follows an extensive investiga…