E. Harding Kills Infant Son After Sending Chilling Texts
E. Harding committed an unthinkable act. She took the life of her own baby. Her 8-month-old son, Mateo, never had a chance. She sent warning texts to her boyfriend. The mother said she couldn’t sleep. She said she was about to do something bad. Her last message made it clear. “He won’t be here much longer.”
Instead of stopping her, her boyfriend, E. Trudeau, barely reacted. He didn’t try to help. He didn’t call anyone. When she said Mateo was dead, he simply replied, “Don’t be.”
E. Harding Drowns Son in Hotel Bathtub, Dumps Body in Trash
Harding was staying in a hotel. She wanted to take a bath. The baby was crying. E. Harding couldn’t take it anymore. She held him under the water until he stopped moving.
After Mateo was dead, she acted like nothing happened. Trudeau came to the hotel. He saw the baby in the bathroom. He did nothing. Instead of calling the police, they spent time together. Later, Harding put Mateo’s body in a backpack. She threw him in a dumpster like trash.
E. Harding Admits Guilt, Shows No Remorse for Her Actions
Harding did not try to escape. She knew what she had done. E. Harding told police she was going to prison. She showed no emotion. She said she understood the consequences.
Prosecutors acted fast. They charged her with second-degree murder. She pleaded guilty. The judge gave her 32 years behind bars. The court made sure she will not walk free for a long time.
E. Harding’s Boyfriend Faces Lesser Charges for His Role
Trudeau did not stop the murder. He did not call for help. He did nothing to save Mateo. Prosecutors charged him with aiding an offender. His plea deal limits his sentence to just over seven years. His sentencing is set for May 5.
People are outraged. Many say his sentence is too light. Others argue he did not commit the crime. But one thing is certain. He could have saved Mateo and chose not to.
E. Harding’s Case Sparks Debate Over Child Protection Laws
This case shocked Minnesota. People want answers. They want stronger protections for children. They want signs of danger taken seriously.
Officials are looking into ways to prevent similar tragedies. The community is mourning. Parents are demanding action. Everyone wants justice for Mateo.
