Woman charged with murder in Edmonson County faces additional charges

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – A woman charged with murder in the death of her young son in Edmonson County is now facing additional charges.

Alexandra Richardson has officially been charged with 12 counts of Wanton Endangerment due to the number of first responders who risked their lives to try to save her toddler.

Richardson is accused of driving around a road barrier and into high water in early December.

With the water temperature being dangerously cold, first responders say they risked their lives to find the missing toddler in the flooded area.

The toddler later died from his injuries.

Richardson’s next court appearance will be January 27.