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Mother Faces Charges for Attempted Murder of Her Three Young Children

KTSM••Amanda Rhoades and Joelle Jones
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Chardonnay Marie Benavidez has been charged with three counts of first-degree attempted murder after an alarming incident in Oregon where she allegedly attempted to poison her twin 2-year-old sons and 4-year-old daughter with carbon monoxide. This shocking case raises serious concerns about child safety and mental health. The children were reportedly told they were having a sleepover before the incident occurred. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the case and the well-being of the children involved.

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