Carprice Williams brought to justice after 10-year-old Philadelphia girl Malayshia Allford was found dead

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The adoptive mother of a 10-year-old West Philadelphia girl, found dead after going missing for several days, has been arraigned on murder charges.

Carprice William, 36, is charged with the “brutal murder” of Malayshia Allford, according to Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.

She is being held without bail and is due back in court on November 23.

Sources also told Action News that Williams is a teacher within the School District of Philadelphia at the Lewis C. Cassidy School.

It comes as a memorial grows outside the house where the girl was last seen.

“These balloons are just a symbol of love, the outpouring of love that we have for this baby,” one resident said.

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Allford’s body was found in South Jersey, authorities said Thursday.

A medical examiner determined the 10-year-old died from blunt force trauma. His death was ruled a homicide.

Allford had been the subject of an intensive 10-day search after he disappeared from West Philadelphia.

According to Deputy Prosecutor Ashley Toczylowski, investigators believe Malayshia was last seen alive on October 22.

Authorities said surveillance video from Oct. 26 around 1:53 a.m. appears to show a body being removed from a home in the 600 block of North Simpson Street in West Philadelphia.

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“It was that video that then led law enforcement to a suspicious vehicle, which then led law enforcement to find that vehicle and find a person that they wanted to talk to related to that vehicle,” Toczylowski said.

Police were able to speak with a witness attached to the vehicle, which ultimately led them to the body.

Authorities said Malayshia was found dead in a car at the Stonington Court Apartments in Lindenwold, New Jersey, around 11 p.m. Wednesday.

It is believed her body was moved to another vehicle before she was found.

Prosecutors said there were signs of abuse and that objects may have been used to inflict injuries. They declined to provide further details about his injuries.

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Malaysia had attended the Robert E. Lamberton School.

“The School District of Philadelphia is heartbroken to learn of the tragic death of Malayshia Allford, a 10-year-old student at Robert E. Lamberton. We wish to express our deepest condolences and deepest sympathies to her family, friends and classmates,” the school district said in a statement.

The investigation began after Williams allegedly told police that Malayshia had not come home from school and was not answering her phone. After police began investigating, they said there were conflicting accounts from adults connected to the case.

On Thursday evening, the community gathered near the memorial in West Philadelphia.

Malcolm Jordan was part of the local search team in West Philadelphia. He can’t believe this tragic outcome.

“It’s heartbreaking that this is the end result. I just wish it was a different outcome, man, and we just have to do what we can to prevent this from happening,” he said.

Allford’s friend Zayla stopped by the vigil with a poster expressing love for her class.

“She was nice, she was nice to everyone. She was friends with everyone. And the last time I saw her, I gave her a hug,” the friend said.

Zayla’s parent said Williams was their daughter’s teacher.

“Just letting her know it’s going to be okay. She doesn’t really understand that it was her teacher. And she keeps asking a lot of questions. I don’t even have the answers,” said Ryenise Hodges of West Philadelphia.

Malayshia’s family has asked for privacy as they prepare to bury her.

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Family members thanked the community for their support during the search and asked the public to avoid judgment as they deal with the loss.

“If you know us, you know what’s going on. But please support my family with the love we need. No judgment,” said Malayshia’s biological uncle, Nafis Horne.

Horne believes more people are involved in her niece’s death and wants those responsible to be held accountable.

Anyone with information about the case can call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.