Van Buren woman now facing murder charge in connection with baby's death

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Van Buren woman now facing murder charge in connection with baby's death

VAN BUREN, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Van Buren woman accused of killing her baby after methamphetamine was found in the child's system has had her charges upgraded, according to court documents. Rachael Dukes, 34, was booked into the Crawford County Detention Center on May 31 on second-degree battery and manslaughter charges. Rachael Dukes, 34 (Courtesy: Crawford County Detention Center) In August, Crawford County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Holmes r…