Carrie Marie Murray and Mitchell Chesnut Murray, both 31, from Nibley in Cache County, Utah, were arrested on December 3, 2025, for aggravated murder and aggravated child abuse in the death of their 18-month-old daughter, Ruby Marie Murray. Ruby died on March 19, 2025, from malnutrition and dehydration, weighing about 17 pounds, after investigators uncovered severe neglect via baby monitor and surveillance footage. The couple faces charges alleging depraved indifference, with no bond set as of December 4, 2025.​
Neglect Details
Over Ruby’s final four days (March 14-18), she spent most time alone in her crib littered with trash and food remnants, out for only about six hours total, with parents interacting less than 50 minutes on some days. Footage showed minimal feeding (mainly waffles in crib), rare diaper changes, no outings on March 18, irregular sleep disrupted by loud music like Green Day, and prior fall interactions even less, with weekly baths. Mitchell admitted to “crib days” one to two times weekly while working/gaming, checking briefly; Carrie, a nurse, hadn’t checked the monitor app in months.​
Mother’s Response and Investigation
Carrie found Ruby dead in her crib around 10:30 a.m. on March 19, called 911 but refused lifesaving aid, claiming as a nurse the child was “beyond help” with rigor mortis set. She suggested Sudden Infant Death Syndrome despite Ruby’s age, said “It was her time I guess” and felt “no guilt,” denying responsibility. Police noted abysmal conditions; Ruby last seen by Carrie on March 17, ignored March 18 due to work.
