Kristin Bass, 28, faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly shooting her 1-year-old daughter, Acelynn Moss, at their home on Quelqueshue Street in Sulphur, Louisiana, on January 1, 2026. The father, Bradley Moss, reported hearing a loud noise around 8:20 p.m., finding Bass with a gun as Acelynn lay shot and their 2-year-old daughter cried for help; Bass reportedly said she “sent our baby to God” and planned to harm the older child next.​
Incident Response
Sulphur Police arrested Bass on-site after confirming her role in the fatal shooting. Louisiana DCFS took custody of the surviving toddler for safety. Bass remains jailed in Calcasieu Parish on a $10 million bond as the investigation continues without further public updates by early January 2026.​
Family Statements
Moss told outlets like KPLC-TV, “I almost lost two babies… her mama wanted to send her to God,” highlighting the immediate danger to both children. Authorities seek tips via Sgt. Jeremy Cain at 337-527-4558. Sulphur sits about 10 miles west of Lake Charles in southwest Louisiana.​
