Durham Mom Charged with Murder After 911 Calls Reveal Tragic Details

Neighbors' emergency calls provide clearer picture of incident on Chartwell Court

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Durham police have arrested and charged a mother, Andrea Faust, with murder after two children were found unresponsive, one of whom later died. Recently released 911 calls from neighbors describe hearing cries for help and seeing three people outside the home, as well as the mother yelling that her daughter had overdosed. Faust is now in custody and has attempted suicide, with her husband describing her actions as a mental health episode.

Why it matters

This tragic incident has shaken the Durham community and raised questions about mental health resources and support for families in crisis. The 911 calls provide important context, but also underscore the need for improved crisis intervention and prevention measures to address such devastating outcomes.

The details

According to the 911 calls, at least two neighbors reported hearing cries for help and seeing three people outside the home on Chartwell Court. One caller described a nearly 7-minute interaction with the dispatcher, urging them to expedite the response. Another call revealed that the mother, Andrea Faust, was heard yelling in the background that her daughter had overdosed. First responders reportedly administered Narcan at the scene. Faust has been charged with murder and attempted murder, and while in custody, she attempted suicide. Her husband has described her actions as a mental health episode, calling her "a tremendous mother".

  • The incident occurred on February 12, 2026.
  • Faust is due back in court on Wednesday.

The players

Andrea Faust

The mother who has been charged with murder and attempted murder after two children were found unresponsive, one of whom later died.

Faust's Husband

Described his wife's actions as a mental health episode and called her "a tremendous mother".

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What they’re saying

“I really think you need to expedite things as much as possible.”

— Neighbor (911 call)

“I'm not in danger, I would say someone across the street is in danger. That's what I'm trying to tell you.”

— Neighbor (911 call)

What’s next

Faust is due back in court on Wednesday, where the judge will likely determine the next steps in the legal proceedings.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the urgent need for improved mental health resources and crisis intervention support in the Durham community, to prevent such devastating outcomes and provide the necessary care for families in crisis.