Mother Demands Justice for Infant Daughter's Homicide

Investigation continues into the death of 1-year-old Baby Z, ruled a homicide by blunt force trauma

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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The mother of 1-year-old Baby Z, who died last August from blunt force trauma to the head, is calling for justice and answers as a multi-agency investigation involving the Albany and Rensselaer County DA's office, Troy Police, and Watervliet Police continues. Baby Z's mother, Elisha Hill, described the tragic moment when she went to pick up her daughter from a friend's house and found her unresponsive.

Why it matters

The death of Baby Z has shaken the local community and raised urgent questions about the circumstances surrounding her homicide. Authorities are working to determine what happened and who may be responsible for this tragic loss of an innocent life.

The details

According to police, Elisha Hill dropped off Baby Z at a friend's house in Troy, and later received a call that something was wrong. The friends said Baby Z seemed unwell when she arrived. When Elisha went to pick up her daughter, she found Baby Z unresponsive. The infant was rushed to the hospital but died a few days later. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force trauma to the head.

  • Baby Z died in August 2025.
  • The investigation into her homicide is ongoing.

The players

Elisha Hill

The mother of 1-year-old Baby Z, who is calling for justice and answers in her daughter's homicide.

Albany and Rensselaer County District Attorney's Office

Participating in the multi-agency investigation into Baby Z's death.

Troy Police

Participating in the multi-agency investigation into Baby Z's death.

Watervliet Police

Participating in the multi-agency investigation into Baby Z's death.

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What they’re saying

“We ain't got our daughter no more. I want justice, and I want the answers, and I want the truth to come out.”

— Elisha Hill, Baby Z's mother (NewsChannel 13)

“She was just not a typical baby. I loved her.”

— Elisha Hill, Baby Z's mother (NewsChannel 13)

What’s next

The investigation into Baby Z's homicide is ongoing, and authorities are working to determine what happened and who may be responsible.

The takeaway

The tragic death of Baby Z has left her mother and the local community devastated and demanding justice. This case highlights the urgent need to protect the most vulnerable members of society and ensure that those responsible for such heinous acts are held accountable.