Mother Charged in Daughter's Murder | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

A shocking case in Cranston: a 62-year-old mother, Anna Maria Angelosanto, faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly killing her 21-year-old daughter, Alexandra Straccia, who had severe autism and was entirely dependent on her. The horrific incident occurred on July 27th, after Angelosanto reportedly tried to take her own life, leaving a chilling suicide note that called them both a “burden” and detailed her wishes for their deaths. Police found her unresponsive on her bed with self-inflicted wounds, scissors in hand, and her daughter’s body nearby — already deceased. Financial stress…