Father Convicted in Drowning Death of 9-Year-Old Daughter
A father has been convicted of drowning his 9-year-old daughter and hiding her body in a pond in Upstate New York.
Portland, OR, August 11, 2026 —
A father has been convicted in the drowning death of his 9-year-old daughter. The conviction followed the discovery of the child’s body, which had been hidden in a pond in Upstate New York.
The details surrounding the timeline of the drowning and the subsequent concealment of the body were central to the legal proceedings. The conviction indicates that the prosecution successfully presented evidence linking the father to the crime.
Information regarding the specific dates of the incident, the location within Upstate New York, and the individuals involved beyond the father and daughter was not provided in the available summary.
The investigation into the child’s death and the subsequent conviction mark a significant development in the case. The full extent of the evidence presented during the trial, including any witness testimonies or forensic findings, is not detailed in the summary.
Further information regarding the sentencing of the father and any other legal ramifications is pending or was not included in the provided details.
Story summarized from the original created by Geoff Herbert on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
