Malayshia Allford case: Medical examiner's report reveals new details in death of missing girl

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A medical examiner's report obtained by Action News is revealing disturbing new details in the death of 10-year-old Malayshia Allford, whose body was found in South Jersey after she disappeared from her West Philadelphia home.

Allford was discovered dead on Nov. 4 in Lindenwold, New Jersey. Her foster mother, 36-year-old Carprice Williams, has been charged with murder and related offenses.

According to the medical examiner's findings, Allford died from blunt force trauma.

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The report, obtained by Action News' Sharrie Williams through sources, details numerous injuries, including a fractured rib, bruising to her head and torso, and whip-like marks across her legs.

The report also concluded that the injuries were not consistent with a fall.

Williams was arrested one day after Allford's body was discovered.

She had been employed as a fifth-grade teacher at Lewis C. Cassidy School in Philadelphia.

According to a criminal complaint, Williams allegedly subjected Allford to ongoing abuse before her death.

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Witnesses cited in the complaint told investigators that Williams threw the child down stairs, denied her food and water, and forced her to wear a weighted vest while repeatedly walking up and down stairs.

Prosecutors also allege Williams attempted to conceal the crime after Allford's death.

According to court documents, she sent text messages from her own phone to Allford's phone after she was dead, asking where the child was and then allegedly used Allford's phone to send a response.

The case has sparked growing outrage throughout Philadelphia and renewed scrutiny of the city's foster care system.

During a community gathering Monday night, residents and advocates called for change and accountability.

Several city leaders have also called for a closer review of the circumstances surrounding the case.

At least two Philadelphia City Council members plan to introduce a resolution seeking a hearing with officials from the Department of Human Services.