US Crime NewsDeath Penalty Sought for Mother Implicated in Baby’s DeathSavePrintHanna Nicole Barker in a file booking mugshot. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for her alleged involvement in the murder of her 7-month-old son. Natchitoches Police DepartmentZachary StieberSenior Reporter8/15/2019|Updated: 8/15/2019State prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against a Louisiana mother who is accused of ordering the killing of her 6-month-old son.Hanna Nicole Barker, 23, was arrested on July 25, 2018, eight days after she called police and claimed her son was kidnapped.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesUS-Funded Vaccine Trial in Africa on Hold: Health MinisterJan 22, 2026House Votes to Overturn Minnesota Mining Ban, Sending Bill to SenateJan 22, 2026Texas AG Starts Investigation Into Vaccine-Related Financial IncentivesJan 22, 2026Appeals Court Pauses Order Limiting Immigration Agent Action Against Minnesota ProtestersJan 21, 2026Related TopicsLouisianachild abuse
