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Danville woman charged with First-Degree Murder, Felony Child Abuse of infant son

Deputies believe the infant sustained the deadly injuries while he and his mother, Shantiequa Woods, were staying at a home on Aberdeen Road in Ruffin, NC.

DANVILLE, Va. — A Danville woman has been arrested and charged with First-Degree Murder and Felony Child Abuse in connection with the death of her 3-month-old son, Isaiah woods.

According to Rockingham County deputies, the child was taken to Danville hospital Thursday where he died from his injuries. 

Deputies say they believe the infant sustained blunt force trauma to the head and torso area. They believe the infant sustained the injuries Thursday while he and his mother, Shantiequa Woods, were staying at a home on Aberdeen Road in Ruffin, NC. 

Woods is currently being held in the Rockingham County Detention Facility under no bond. Rockingham County deputies say the investigation is ongoing.  

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