Death of 10-Year-Old Exposes Systemic Issues at State Agency

Arizona’s Family Investigates

Death of 10-Year-Old Exposes Systemic Issues at State Agency

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Published on Dec 1, 2025, 4:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:21:48

Episode Description

A new internal review by the Arizona Department of Child Safety finds systemic issues in the state's child welfare system following the murder of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste. The review identified five key factors that impacted decision-making after DCS received a dozen calls about the family from the girl's school.

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