most horrific child murders
Posted on April 8, 2013 by mylifeofcrime. 5 Most Horrific Convictions Involving Child Murders. Murder is always tragic, but it seems to be even more so when a child is involved. Even worse is when one person is convicted for killing dozens or even hundreds of children. This is a gruesome legacy that leaves behind families who have to grapple with that loss for years to come. Here are 5 of the most horrific convictions involving child murders: Andrea Yates. Though her conviction was later overturned, Andrea Yates was found guilty of murdering her 5 children by drowning them one-by-one in the bathroom of her home in 2001. The oldest child was 7 and the youngest was 6 months old.