The mother of an infant girl from whose disappearance prompted an Amber Alert over the weekend is facing additional felony charges following the girl's death, according to police.
Persia Nelson, 24, is now facing murder charges in the tragic death of 11-month-old Halo Branton, who died after she was found by a search team in a utility tunnel at Schenectady's GE plant.
The mother of baby Halo Branton is now charged with her death. Persia Nelson, 24, faces one count of second-degree manslaughter, according to the charge filed in court.