Aria Blanton

Mother who pleaded guilty to the murder of her daughter in Menifee County.

Menifee County mother pleads guilty to murder of daughter

Al Greenfield,

November 16, 2018

Laura Blanton and Robert Collins (boyfriend and girlfriend) of Menifee County charged in deadly child abuse case. 19-month old Aria Blanton died 4-19-17. Death ruled homicide.

Move to add murder charge following toddler's death

36Pab,

April 25, 2017

Laura Blanton and Robert Collins (boyfriend and girlfriend) of Menifee County charged in deadly child abuse case. 19-month old Aria Blanton died 4-19-17. Death ruled homicide.

UPDATE: Toddler dies from reported abuse; mother & boyfriend charged

Tom Kenny,

April 20, 2017