Terribly, horribly sad. Missing 2-year-old found dead in Trinity River; mother charged with murder, UPDATE: Pedreros admits to killing her

◼ Missing 2-year-old found dead in Trinity River; mother charged with murder - Times-Standard

A McKinleyville toddler who was the subject of a major search effort in Humboldt and Trinity counties was found dead in the Trinity River north of Coffee Creek on Saturday afternoon, according to law enforcement.

Her mother is now being charged with murder.

◼ Missing child's mom says she doesn't know how she got to Trinity; official says woman 'doesn't have any recollection of having a daughter' - Times-Standard

Pedreros, 30, was found at 9 a.m. walking naked on Highway 3 near Coffee Creek Road and Trinity Lake. Deputies suspected that Pedreros has mental health issues or was under the influence of a narcotic, according to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office.

UPDATE: ◼ McKinleyville woman admits to drowning her 2-year-old daughter - Times-Standard
◼ UPDATED: Sheriff says mother confessed to drowning daughter in Trinity River Record Searchlight