# Mother Faces Murder Charges After Daughter's Death | Birmingham News

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-07-18T16:16:40+00:00
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A 22-year-old mother, Sierra Shay Hadaway, faces murder charges after allegedly suffocating her 2-year-old daughter, Madilynn, by restraining her limbs and leaving her face-down on a bed for over 12 hours. The girl’s death is under investigation alongside the suicide of another individual, Christian Myles Sturki. Hadaway remains jailed without bond as authorities from Chambers County, the DA’s office, and Alabama’s forensic team dig deeper into this devastating case. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/542655e6bf1a4a06

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