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Mother who went on podcast to say vaccines killed her 18-month-old twins now charged in their deaths
By Emily Van de Riet at KGNS — Sitewide
· July 7, 2026
· 2 min read
PAYETTE, Idaho (Gray News) — A mother in Idaho has been arrested on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins, police said.The Payette Police Department said in a statement that Andrea Shaw, 23, was arrested June 30 without incident, more than a year after the twin...
Key takeaway The Payette Police Department said in a statement that Andrea Shaw, 23, was arrested June 30 without incident, more than a year after the twins’ deaths.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The arrest of a mother in Idaho on murder charges related to the deaths of her twins has implications for the Laredo community, where vaccine misinformation can spread quickly. The case highlights the dangers of anti-vaccine rhetoric, which can have devastating consequences when it leads to the rejection of proven public health measures. In Laredo, where community events and public gatherings are common, the risk of vaccine-preventable diseases can increase when vaccination rates are low. The fact that the mother in this case appeared on a podcast produced by an anti-vaccine organization, suggesting that vaccines were responsible for her twins' deaths, is a stark reminder of the need for accurate and trustworthy information about vaccine safety. As Laredo's public health officials continue to work to promote vaccine uptake and prevent the spread of diseases, cases like this one serve as a warning about the potential consequences of misinformation.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? PAYETTE, Idaho (Gray News) — A mother in Idaho has been arrested on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins, police said.The Payette Police Department said in a statement that Andrea Shaw, 23, was arrested June 30 without incident, more than a year after the twin...
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