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Dr. Neha Gupta, a pediatrician from Oklahoma, faces first-degree murder charges in the death of her 4-year-old daughter, Aria. The incident occurred while on vacation in Florida, where Gupta claimed her daughter drowned. However, autopsy results indicated signs of foul play, leading to an arrest. Gupta is currently held without bond, maintaining her innocence as details of a contentious custody battle emerge. The local authorities continue their investigation into this tragic case.
El Portal, Florida — Dr. Neha Gupta, a 36-year-old pediatrician from Oklahoma, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 4-year-old daughter, Aria Talathi. The charges arise from an incident that took place on June 27, 2025, while Gupta and her daughter were vacationing at a short-term rental home in Florida.
Emergency services responded to a 911 call made by Gupta, during which she reported that her daughter was drowning in the pool. First responders found Aria unresponsive upon their arrival and transported her to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly after. Subsequent autopsy results revealed troubling findings: water was not found in Aria’s lungs, which contradicts typical indicators of drowning, leading investigators to suspect foul play.
Additional autopsy examinations indicated that Aria had suffered cuts inside her mouth and bruises on her cheeks, hinting at possible smothering. These findings prompted law enforcement to pursue further investigation. Police obtained an arrest warrant for Gupta by working closely with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office.
On July 1, 2025, Gupta was apprehended at her residence in Oklahoma City. Extradited to Miami-Dade County, she is currently being held without bond and has entered a not guilty plea to the charges filed against her. Body camera footage from the Oklahoma City Police Department recently revealed details of her arrest, showing officers forcibly entering her home to locate her. Gupta was found hiding in her laundry room during the apprehension and was subdued and handcuffed by responding officers.
Gupta’s legal representation claims that she was in a state of distress during the arrest, believing that someone had broken into her home. They characterized the officers’ tactics as excessively violent, especially for someone who they assert posed no threat to the community.
In the midst of this tragic incident, it is important to note that Gupta is currently engaged in a contentious divorce and custody battle with her ex-husband, Dr. Saurabh Talathi. The divorce has reportedly been fraught with tension, as Talathi has voiced concerns about Gupta’s mental health. He was reportedly unaware that Gupta had taken their daughter out of state and is actively seeking full custody in light of the recent events surrounding Aria’s death.
Gupta’s attorney and legal team have referred to Aria’s death as a tragic accident, expressing disappointment with the actions of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. They accuse authorities of rushing to judgment without sufficient conclusive evidence to support the murder charge against Gupta.
As the case unfolds, Miami-Dade County authorities have scheduled a court hearing for Gupta to take place on August 7, 2025. The outcome of this case remains uncertain, with significant emotional and legal ramifications for all parties involved.
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