Sacramento mother arrested after 3-year-old son's death

Brianna Butcher, 31, faces homicide charges in the death of her young son Jeremiah Cash Carter

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A 31-year-old Sacramento woman has been arrested and charged with homicide after her 3-year-old son, Jeremiah Cash Carter, was found dead in their home with blunt force trauma injuries. Police responded to a medical emergency call on Thursday afternoon and found the young boy, who was later pronounced dead at the scene despite life-saving efforts.

Why it matters

The tragic death of a young child is always deeply concerning, and this case raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident and the well-being of children in the community. Authorities are investigating the details of the incident and the potential for any prior warning signs or history of abuse.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a medical aid call in Sacramento's Hagginwood neighborhood just after 12:30 pm on Thursday. They found the 3-year-old boy, Jeremiah Cash Carter, inside the home with serious injuries. Despite life-saving efforts, the child was pronounced dead at the scene. The Sacramento County coroner's office determined that Jeremiah died from blunt force trauma. After interviewing the boy's mother, Brianna Butcher, 31, she was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on homicide-related charges.

  • On Thursday, February 14, 2026, police responded to a medical aid call after 12:30 pm.
  • The 3-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene.

The players

Brianna Butcher

The 31-year-old mother of the deceased 3-year-old boy, who has been arrested and charged with homicide.

Jeremiah Cash Carter

The 3-year-old boy who died from blunt force trauma injuries in his Sacramento home.

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What’s next

Authorities are continuing to investigate the details surrounding Jeremiah's death, and the judge will determine whether to grant bail for Brianna Butcher.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for greater awareness and support for families in crisis, as well as the importance of thorough investigations into suspected child abuse cases to prevent future tragedies.