Mother, boyfriend face murder charge in toddler’s death

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee couple has been charged with murder in the death of a 2-year-old girl.

Memphis police said in an email sent to local media outlets that 20-year-old Keinosha Taper and her boyfriend, 27-year-old Gregory Ford, were arrested Friday in the death of Amelia Taper. Keinosha Taper and Ford face several charges each, including aggravated child abuse and first-degree murder.

The Memphis Fire Department responded to a call June 24 at an apartment complex. There, they found Amelia and took her to a hospital in critical condition. She was later pronounced dead.

An affidavit said Ford and Taper gave inconsistent accounts of the events leading to Amelia’s death.