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Mom is accused of shooting her son to death because she refused to give up custody.

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Mom is accused of shooting her son to death because she refused to give up custody.

Madeline Daly, 35, faces first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in death charges in New Mexico after allegedly shooting her 11-month-old son, Basil Stoner, in the face during a police standoff on December 23, 2025. She had fled Wyoming with the child in violation of a court order granting emergency custody to his father, Jake Stoner, following a contentious dispute where she cut off contact.​

Standoff Details

Deputies located Daly in an RV in Mimbres, New Mexico, after a tip on a Wyoming felony kidnapping warrant. She refused to exit despite negotiations, prompting a SWAT response; a gunshot preceded their entry, where they found Basil fatally wounded and Daly holding a gun to her head. Despite life-saving efforts, the infant died before airlift to a hospital.​

Custody Background

Stoner reported Basil missing on November 19, 2025, after Daly skipped a hearing, sparking a monthlong manhunt. A GoFundMe highlights Stoner’s fight for visitation rights, noting his joy in early fatherhood before the tragedy. Daly remains in Grant County Detention Center without bond; no plea has been entered, and she faces potential life imprisonment.​

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