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Mother Sentenced for Drowning Three Children in Coney Island

other · 2026-05-22

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

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Locations

  • Coney Island
  • Brooklyn

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