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Mother who went on podcast to say vaccines killed her 18-month-old twins now charged in their deaths
By Emily Van de Riet at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 7, 2026
· 2 min read
PAYETTE, Idaho (Gray News) — A mother in Idaho has been arrested on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins, police said.The Payette Police Department said in a statement that Andrea Shaw, 23, was arrested June 30 without incident, more than a year after the twin...
Key takeaway The Payette Police Department said in a statement that Andrea Shaw, 23, was arrested June 30 without incident, more than a year after the twins’ deaths.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The arrest of Andrea Shaw in connection with the deaths of her 18-month-old twins serves as a stark reminder of the complexities of public health issues in communities like Nashville . While the case itself is based in Idaho, the fact that Shaw and her husband appeared on a podcast produced by an anti-vaccine organization to suggest a link between vaccines and the twins' deaths has implications for local discussions around vaccine safety. In Nashville, where community events and public safety initiatives often focus on promoting vaccine awareness and education, cases like this can fuel misinformation and mistrust. As the investigation into Shaw's case continues, Nashville residents may be watching to see how the evidence unfolds and what it may reveal about the circumstances surrounding the twins' deaths. The fact that Shaw's attorney believes the deaths were vaccine-related, despite the subsequent murder charges, underscores the need for clear and accurate information about vaccine safety in local communities.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? PAYETTE, Idaho (Gray News) — A mother in Idaho has been arrested on two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of her 18-month-old twins, police said.The Payette Police Department said in a statement that Andrea Shaw, 23, was arrested June 30 without incident, more than a year after the twin...
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