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Maine Man Indicted on Murder Charge in Death of 12-Week-Old Daughter

Shawn Samuels faces depraved indifference murder, manslaughter, and bail violation charges after the death of his infant daughter, Lyla, ruled a homicide by medical examiners.

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A Maine grand jury indicted Shawn Samuels on depraved indifference murder and manslaughter charges in the death of his 12-week-old daughter.

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Maine man indicted on murder charge in death of 12-week-old daughter

A Maine grand jury indicted Shawn Samuels on depraved indifference murder and manslaughter charges in the death of his 12-week-old daughter.

·Boston, United States
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Penobscot grand jury indicts Orrington man accused of killing 12-week-old daughter

A 911 call reported an unresponsive infant at an Orrington home Jan. 16, officials said. Detectives arrested Shawn Samuels, 24, the next day.

·Portland, United States
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WCSH broke the news in Portland, United States on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
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