Mother Sentenced for Drowning Three Children in Coney Island
Erin Merdy was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison for the 2022 drowning deaths of her three children in Coney Island. She pleaded guilty to first-degree murder charges for killing Zachary, 7, Liliana, 4, and infant Oliver. The incident occurred in their Brooklyn home.
Key facts
- Erin Merdy sentenced to 20 years to life
- Pleaded guilty to first-degree murder
- Three children drowned in 2022
- Victims: Zachary (7), Liliana (4), Oliver (infant)
- Incident occurred in Coney Island, Brooklyn
Entities
Locations
- Coney Island
- Brooklyn
Sources
- Quartz —