The little one suffocation-death-of-4-year-old-son-discovered-by-teen-daughter/” title=”Tragic … Incident: Mother Charged in … Death of 4-Year …”>Finley Cullom4 years old, was found dead in his home in St. PetersburgFlorida, Tuesday January 27, 2026. According to the medical examiner, the death occurred due to suffocation. The lifeless body was discovered by her older sister, a 16-year-old girl. Shocked, the young woman immediately called the authorities.
The arrest of the mother and the investigations
When they intervened on the spot, the officers also found the mother, Diana Elizabeth Cullom43 years old, injured with numerous stab wounds. The woman was immediately transported to hospital for treatment. On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, she was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of her son.
In fact, at the site of the tragedy, a knife and a note were found that the police believe was written by the woman; the contents were not disclosed.
The shock of the community
According to St. Petersburg Police Chief Anthony Holloway, there are no previous interventions at the home. Holloway added: “Many of our officers have children and are dealing with such a tragic situation. The 16-year-old found her little brother dead and her mother injured. Everyone in the neighborhood is deeply affected.”
The police are providing psychological support to both the girl and the officers who intervened. At the moment no details are known about the mother’s medical history, while investigations continue to clarify all the circumstances of the case.
