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Mother who claimed vaccines killed her 18-month-old twins is charged with their murders
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Josh Kelety | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The twins' deaths initially were attributed to vaccination by their mother, Andrea Shaw. A mother in Idaho is facing murder charges in connection with the deaths of her 18-month-old twins.
A mother in Idaho is facing murder charges in connection with the deaths of her 18-month-old twins. The twins' deaths initially were attributed to vaccination by their mother, Andrea Shaw. However, authorities now accuse Shaw of suffocating them.
Shaw had spoken publicly about her twins' deaths, claiming they were caused by vaccines. She made these comments on an internet show produced by an anti-vaccine group.
Further details about the case and the charges against Shaw are available from the Payette Police Department and court records.
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Category: local Published: July 7, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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