Adoptive father arrested in teen’s death

D.A. says he will seek death penalty for Cynthia Hudson

By: Lynn LaRowe - Texarkana Gazette

Rebecca Henson, the biological mother of a 13-year-old boy whose adoptive mother is accused of murdering him Dec. 3, weeps Thursday evening as she wonders how the tragedy could have happened.

LINDEN, Texas—Cass County District Attorney Clint Allen announced Thursday he will seek the death penalty for a Queen City, Texas, woman facing capital murder charges in connection with the death of her adopted son just after he told reporters the adoptive father had also been arrested.

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Published: 12/12/2008