Mother stabs 3-yr-old son while arguing with husband

October 19, 2015 6:44 PM

Nomatter Gava-Hudson stabbed her son three times in the abdomen in Mississippi during an argument with her husband.

Nomatter Gava-Hudson arrested for stabbing her 3-yr-old son during argument with husband

A 26-year-old Zimbabawean woman, has been reported to have stabbed her 3-yr-old son, three times, during an argument with her husband.

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Nomatter Gava-Hudson stabbed her son three times in the abdomen in Mississippi during an argument with her husband.

Her husband reportedly screamed for help, getting assistance from a passer-by who called 911.

According to Police spokesman, Sgt. Damon McDaniel, investigators learned that an argument took place between Gava-Hudson and her husband, the child’s father, during which Gava-Hudson became “belligerent,” brandished a knife and intentionally stabbed the child.

The child was immediately taken to a local hospital and later transferred to the University of South Alabama Medical Centre where he was listed to be in stable condition.

The 26-year-old mother appeared in court earlier this week charged with attempted murder and is being held on a $1 million bond.

Gava-Hudson also faces deportation if she is convicted of attempted murder.

The hearing before Judge Brandon Ladner, on Monday is said to have lasted less than 10 minutes.

Gava-Hudson was informed of the charge against her, told she had the right to remain silent and the right to have an attorney represent her.

She sobbed softly while being asked questions by the court clerk and sobbed the loudest when asked if she had any children, to which she replied she has a 3-year-old son.

Judge Ladner said he would appoint a public defender to represent her, but also said she had the right to hire a private attorney.

Gava-Hudson has been on suicide watch at the Harrison County Adult Detention Centre where she is being held.

A preliminary hearing is set to be held, where the charge against her will be detailed with evidence and testimony.

Judge Ladner said that the preliminary hearing will be held in the next three to four weeks.

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Meanwhile the Immigration and Customs Enforcement has placed a detainer on her.

After her arrest, ICE asked the jail to hold her pending resolution of the criminal charge.