The heartbreaking story of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste has shaken communities across Arizona and beyond. Her short life, marked by repeated cries for help, ended in circumstances that have left family members, school staff, and the public demanding urgent reform to the state’s child protection system.
What happened to Rebekah is not only a personal tragedy—it’s a case study in the failures and complexities of child welfare, rural living challenges, and the consequences when warning signs are missed or dismissed.
