A Queens Mother Indicted for Murdering Her 15-Month-Old Son
Authorities have indicted a 28-year-old mother, Nicole Boodhai, on charges of second-degree murder in connection with the death of her 15-month-old son, Charlie Ramraykha. The toddler was found unresponsive in a bathtub by his father after he returned home from work and discovered that his wife had locked herself inside.
According to police, the child's father received a call from Boodhai around 10:45 am, stating that she had killed their son and intended to take her own life. The father immediately contacted his mother, who lived in the same residence, asking her to check on Boodhai and Charlie. When she discovered the gruesome scene, she was able to open the locked bathroom door with assistance from another relative.
Emergency responders attempted to revive the toddler at the scene but were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Boodhai suffered wrist injuries and was taken to a hospital for psychiatric observation. She is now facing up to 25 years in prison if convicted of the crime.
The Queens District Attorney's office has stated that Charlie was described as "healthy and vivacious" before his tragic death, adding that they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the toddler's demise.
Authorities have indicted a 28-year-old mother, Nicole Boodhai, on charges of second-degree murder in connection with the death of her 15-month-old son, Charlie Ramraykha. The toddler was found unresponsive in a bathtub by his father after he returned home from work and discovered that his wife had locked herself inside.
According to police, the child's father received a call from Boodhai around 10:45 am, stating that she had killed their son and intended to take her own life. The father immediately contacted his mother, who lived in the same residence, asking her to check on Boodhai and Charlie. When she discovered the gruesome scene, she was able to open the locked bathroom door with assistance from another relative.
Emergency responders attempted to revive the toddler at the scene but were unsuccessful, and he was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Boodhai suffered wrist injuries and was taken to a hospital for psychiatric observation. She is now facing up to 25 years in prison if convicted of the crime.
The Queens District Attorney's office has stated that Charlie was described as "healthy and vivacious" before his tragic death, adding that they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the toddler's demise.
I mean, on one hand, it's like, super messed up what the mom did to her kid, you know? Like, 15 months old and already gone 
. But at the same time, I'm kinda thinking that maybe she wasn't entirely crazy or anything... I mean, she called him from inside the locked bathroom door, which is just so... deliberate 
. And then there's the part where her dad had to break into the house because his mom wouldn't let them in? That's like, some messed up family dynamics right there 
. But still, shouldn't we be trying to help people with mental health issues instead of throwing 'em in prison? 
I don't know...
... thinkin bout a mom lovin her kid so much she gotta take their life away... what kinda pain is in a woman to wanna hurt someone who cant even fight back? 
its like, we say love means sacrifice, but what about the sacrifices that leave scars? are we just makin assumptions about mothers and their capacity for love? 
this case is somethin we need to dive deeper into...
this is like something out of a horror movie! 
I cant even imagine how painful this must be for that dad & family members 
and he got taken from his loved ones 
. And the fact that the mom locked herself & her son in the bathroom while he's all alone 
. Can't even process how traumatic this must be for everyone involved 
As for Nicole Boodhai, I'm not sure what was going through her mind that day, but it's clear she needs help 
The fact that she's being held accountable for her actions is a good start, but also makes me wonder if we're doing enough to support people who may be struggling with mental health issues 
I'm all for mental health support and resources, but this is just devastating. A baby's life is lost and now his dad has to deal with the trauma of losing a child. It's just heartbreaking 
. The dad is lucky he came home when he did, or who knows what could've happened? 
. By the way, have you guys seen those smart locks that can detect if someone's trying to lock themselves inside? 
. I'm sending all my love to his family and friends during this incredibly tough time 
. Can't even begin to imagine how they're coping with this 