Death of 12-Year-Old Enfield Girl Investigated as Possible Homicide

Search warrant reveals evidence of sexual assault and suspicious circumstances surrounding the child's death.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:26pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single prescription pill against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the suspicious medications found at the crime scene.The discovery of prescription medications at the scene has raised further questions about the circumstances surrounding the 12-year-old girl's death.Hartford Today

The death of a 12-year-old girl in Enfield, Connecticut is being investigated as a potential homicide, according to a search warrant obtained by police. The warrant indicates authorities suspect the girl, Eve Rogers, may have been killed and sexually assaulted. Eve's stepfather, Anthony Federline, has been arrested on charges of first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a child, though he has not been charged in Eve's killing. The medical examiner's report on the cause of Eve's death is still pending.

Why it matters

This case has shocked the Enfield community and raised serious concerns about the safety of children. The investigation into Eve's death and the arrest of her stepfather on related charges have prompted discussions about potential gaps in the child welfare system and the need for greater protections for vulnerable youth.

The details

According to the search warrant, police found Eve's body on the floor of her bedroom, naked from the waist down with her bra pulled down. Investigators also discovered various prescription pills, including amphetamine salts that Eve had been prescribed for ADHD. The warrant states that a sexual assault kit was performed on Eve, and DNA evidence linked Federline as a likely contributor. Federline, who lived in the home with Eve, her mother, and other siblings, has not been charged in Eve's death but was arrested on separate charges of first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a child.

  • On March 18, police obtained a search warrant to investigate Eve's death.
  • Eve Rogers was found dead in her home on an unspecified date in March.
  • Federline was arrested on the sexual assault and risk of injury charges last week.

The players

Eve Rogers

A 12-year-old girl found dead in her Enfield, Connecticut home, whose death is being investigated as a potential homicide.

Anthony Federline

Eve's 39-year-old stepfather, who has been arrested on charges of first-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a child in relation to Eve's case, though he has not been charged in her killing.

Enfield Police Department

The law enforcement agency investigating Eve's death and the circumstances surrounding it.

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What’s next

The medical examiner's office is still awaiting the results of toxicology testing to determine the official cause of Eve's death. Federline is scheduled to appear in court on May 5 to face the charges related to the sexual assault allegations.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the urgent need for greater protections and support systems for vulnerable children, as well as the importance of thorough investigations into suspicious deaths to ensure justice is served and prevent future tragedies.