Cobb County mom accused of murdering 5-year-old daughter

A Cobb County mother is accused of killing her 5-year-old daughter. 

Cobb County police found the little girl unresponsive Monday morning at the Cumberland Crossing apartments. 

The child was pronounced dead at Kennestone Hospital. 

POLICE: COBB COUNTY MOTHER ARRESTED IN DEATH OF 5-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER

The girl's mother has been identified as 30-year-old Shekina Akbar. 

Akbar has been charged with felony murder, first-degree cruelty to children, and aggravated assault. 

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Mother arrested for daughter’s death

A Cobb County mother was arrested for the death of her 5-year-old daughter