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7-year-old stabbed in Chicago: Mom of Shavon Gayden, charged in Chicago stabbing death of Eddimar Paola Hernandez, apologizes
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points Her daughter, Shavon Gayden, is charged in the stabbing death of Eddimar Paola Hernandez. A mother has apologized to the family of a 7-year-old stabbing victim.
A mother has apologized to the family of a 7-year-old stabbing victim. Her daughter, Shavon Gayden, is charged in the stabbing death of Eddimar Paola Hernandez. The mother, who wishes to remain anonymous, expressed regret to Hernandez's family.
The mother also shared that her daughter has struggled with mental health issues for years. This information provides some context to the case, but further details are available from the source.
The apology from Gayden's mother is a notable development in the case, and more information can be found through the original report.
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Category: News Published: October 5, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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