Woman Charged with Murder in Toddler’s Death in Hillsborough County
Grace Wingate is facing a murder charge in Hillsborough County after a 3-year-old girl died while in her care. Wingate was arrested on charges including first-degree murder while engaged in aggravated child abuse. The child's mother had left her daughter…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 27, 2026 —
Grace Wingate has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 3-year-old girl in Hillsborough County. The charges include murder while engaged in aggravated child abuse.
The incident occurred when the child’s mother entrusted her daughter to Wingate’s care for a scheduled appointment. Details surrounding the events leading to the child’s death have not been fully disclosed. Law enforcement officials in Hillsborough County are investigating the circumstances.
Wingate’s arrest follows the death of the toddler. Authorities confirmed the charge of first-degree murder while engaged in aggravated child abuse. The specific timeline of the events and the exact nature of the alleged abuse are part of the ongoing investigation.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is handling the case. Further information regarding the investigation’s progress and any additional details will be released as they become available.
Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Boettcher on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.
